Julia Louis-Dreyfus, known for her role in “Seinfeld,” does not agree with her former co-star Jerry Seinfeld’s concerns about political correctness in comedy. In an interview with The New York Times, Louis-Dreyfus stated that being aware of sensitivities is not a bad thing, and that comedy can still exist while being mindful of these issues. She believes that political correctness, when equated with tolerance, is fantastic. Louis-Dreyfus also mentioned that even classic films from the past have elements that would not be acceptable today.
Seinfeld had previously expressed that comedy is being harmed by political correctness and argued that certain episodes of “Seinfeld” could not be aired today due to changing sensitivities. He suggested that comedians need to navigate through these challenges by writing different jokes. Some critics pointed out that Louis-Dreyfus’s show “Veep” successfully used offensive humor while receiving acclaim.
Louis-Dreyfus acknowledged that “Seinfeld” may not be made today, mainly due to its unique nature and the challenge of getting different content recognized in contemporary times. She mentioned that people might be hesitant to produce content that deviates from the norm in today’s climate. Ultimately, Louis-Dreyfus believes that being aware of sensitivities is important in comedy, and that political correctness, when promoting tolerance, is a positive thing.
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