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Comedy's Truthiness Problem

Hasan Minhaj’s stand-up tests the boundaries of fact and fiction.

Reason

‘Chill Fam’: The Daily Show's Roy Wood Jr. Responded After Lip Syncing ‘Please Hire A Host’ During Trevor Noah’s Winning Speech

The Daily Show alum Roy Wood Jr. dropped a response after fans caught him mouthing a message when the show won an Emmy.

Cinemablend

‘Lying for the laugh’: should comedians tell us the truth?

The controversy over Hasan Minhaj’s onstage storytelling was a sign of the shifting demands placed on standup comics

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The manufactured Hasan Minhaj scandal

What happens when a fact-checking story ignores the facts?

Salon

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Reason

‘Needlessly misleading’: Comedian Hasan Minhaj rebuts New Yorker, says it omitted, misconstrued statements

On September 15, The New Yorker published an exposé on comedian Hasan Minhaj, claiming the racist and Islamophobic experiences he recounts as a South Asian Muslim American in his stand-up shows are “fabrications”.

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'The New Yorker' fact-checked Hasan Minhaj — now he's issued a rebuttal

The New Yorker's profile of Minhaj said he exaggerated or made up stories for effect in his comedy specials. Here's how the comic responded in a 21-minute video.

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Hasan Minhaj: Comedian denies using ‘fake racism’ to advance career, ‘I’m not a psycho’

Comedian admitted to exaggerating certain details in his stand-up routines in a September New Yorker profile

The Independent UK

‘I’m not a psycho’: Hasan Minhaj responds to New Yorker claims he told false stories

In a 20-minute video, the comedian disputes the magazine’s suggestion that he went too far in exaggerating his experiences

The Guardian - US

Hasan Minhaj: "I'm not a psycho"

The comedian was accused of falsifying parts of his life for his stand-up in a New Yorker profile in September

Salon

‘I’m not a psycho’: Hasan Minhaj denies using ‘fake racism’ to advance career

Comedian admitted to exaggerating certain details in his stand-up routines in a September New Yorker profile

The Independent UK

Maher goes after Minhaj on "Real Time"

In the segment on Minhaj, Maher compares his "emotional truths" to those of "big lie" Trumpers

Salon

Roy Wood Jr.'s sad "Daily Show" exit

Wood broke the news to NPR, but dropped hints to Salon in June: "After every strike, there is a creative molting"

Salon

Roy Wood Jr. says he's leaving 'The Daily Show' but he doesn't hold a grudge

Late night TV has seen a recent exodus of non-white stars — from Desus and Mero and Ziwe to Trevor Noah himself.

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The Guardian - UK

Of course standup comedians can bend the truth – just not like Hasan Minhaj did

The US comic made up autobiographical material for his live shows, says Brian Logan, the Guardian’s comedy critic

Salon

Who decided comedy needed fact-checking?

Hasan Minhaj's embellishments arguably serve a larger purpose. What purpose is served by destroying his career?

Salon

Daily Show should count Hasan Minhaj out

Debates over a comic's license to lie don't account for the importance of trust in the topical satire business

Salon

Whoopi Goldberg defends Hasan Minhaj

Minhaj has been under fire after a New Yorker profile highlighted his embellished jokes in his stand-up specials

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The Independent UK

Whoopi Goldberg defends Hasan Minhaj over ‘lying’ controversy

Comedian had admitted to fabricating anecdotes for his stand-up material

Salon

Four disappointing Hasan Minhaj "truths"

A New Yorker profile gives a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into Minhaj's comedy, and it's not pretty

The Independent UK

Hasan Minhaj admits to lying about his daughter being exposed to anthrax for stand-up routine

Comedian told fabricated story in ‘The King’s Jester’ comedy special

Cinemablend

Along With Hasan Minhaj, The Daily Show Reportedly Has Another Trevor Noah Replacement In The Running

Following reports of Hasan Minhaj being looked at to be The Daily Show’s new host, now another replacement for Trevor Noah is supposedly being eyed.

Cinemablend

The Daily Show's Frontrunner Host To Replace Trevor Noah Has Reportedly Emerged

The Daily Show apparently has a new frontrunner for the vacant host role after Trevor Noah's departure.

Cinemablend

No Hard Feelings Cast: Where You've Seen The Actors Before

Here are the actors who make up the No Hard Feelings cast and why they look so familiar.

WhatToWatch

Meet the No Hard Feelings cast: who's who in the comedy

Jennifer Lawrence headlines the No Hard Feelings cast, but who else are you going to see in the comedy? We break down who's in it and who they're playing.

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