UFC star Jorge Masvidal has stepped into the ongoing backlash against comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who recently made headlines for an offensive joke about Puerto Rico. The joke, which occurred at a high-profile political rally, has been widely condemned for its tone and content, sparking a fierce debate about the boundaries of humor.
Masvidal, known for his candidness inside and outside the Octagon, didn’t hold back when expressing his disappointment in Hinchcliffe’s comedy.
Masvidal openly criticized the comedian, not for daring to joke, but for failing to deliver a quality one. “It’s not even that we can’t take a joke. It’s just like, dude, the joke sucked. It was trash,” Masvidal stated bluntly, underscoring a sentiment shared by many who felt Hinchcliffe’s attempt missed the mark. The UFC star even questioned Hinchcliffe’s credibility as a comedian, with a pointed remark: “They told me he was a comedian. I was like, this guy gets paid to tell jokes. That’s crazy, man.”
The fallout over Hinchcliffe’s joke, which described Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage,” has drawn a significant reaction from Puerto Rican celebrities, with figures like Bad Bunny and Jennifer Lopez expressing disapproval. Their responses come amid a broader discussion about the cultural sensitivities and the responsibilities comedians bear when addressing touchy topics, especially at politically charged events.
Joe Rogan, a longtime friend of Hinchcliffe and prominent figure in the comedy world, weighed in on the situation with a nuanced take. Rogan admitted he had advised Hinchcliffe against using the Puerto Rico joke at the rally, predicting it wouldn’t land well outside a comedy club environment. “Don’t you dare do that joke,” Rogan reportedly told Hinchcliffe, warning him that a political rally might not be the right setting for edgy humor. Rogan, who initially suggested Hinchcliffe write for the event, found himself in the delicate position of defending Hinchcliffe’s right to make the joke while questioning its placement.
