Jerry Seinfeld criticized pro-Palestinian protests at his shows, saying they are “so dumb.”
“I love that these young people, they’re trying to get engaged with politics,” he said. “We have to just correct their aim a little bit. They don’t seem to understand that, as comedians, we really don’t control anything.” Seinfeld’s comments came during a conversation with Bari Weiss.
“They’re mobs believing their own crap, right? That’s what a political party is: We’re gonna make up a bunch of nonsense and we’ll all agree to it,” he said. Following the October terror attacks, where Hamas militants killed over one thousand innocent people and took hostages, Seinfeld has been vocal in his support for Israel.
Seinfeld has faced disruptions and walkouts during recent performances. Seinfeld finds protesters’ intense anger and tactics absurd and ironic.
A vocal pro-Palestinian protester was ejected from Seinfeld’s comedy performance in Norfolk, New Jersey.
Seinfeld criticizes the political dynamics, highlighting parties’ reliance on fabricated narratives for unity and mobilization. Seinfeld cynically portrays politics as a realm driven by tribal instincts and mob mentality.
Reflecting on a visit to a kibbutz in Tel Aviv to meet families affected by the crisis, Seinfeld described the experience as profoundly impactful.
Seinfeld has demonstrated his solidarity with Israel by signing a public letter of support.
In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks and Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, reports suggest a staggering toll of approximately 35,000 Palestinian casualties.
International bodies, including the United Nations, have condemned Israel for exacerbating famine conditions in Gaza, an accusation refuted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
