A comic’s joke about Jesus on The Project left Waleed Aly speechless and shocked a few of the present’s viewers.
Queer comedian Reuben Kaye was talking concerning the hate he receives for his sexuality and for dressing up in drag – significantly from the Christian neighborhood – when he made the X-rated comment.
“I love Jesus, I love any man who can get nailed for three days straight and come back for more,” Kaye quipped.
Aly appeared surprised by the joke, made on prime time tv, whereas co-host Sarah Harris burst into laughter.
But some viewers had been sad concerning the joke.
“Absolutely disgusting comment about Jesus. He just insulted millions of people of faith,” one wrote on Twitter.
An upset dad or mum wrote: “Having to explain the offensive joke to my eight-year-old before Survivor kicked in, thanks legends. Shame on you guys. Have some respect and offer a public apology.”
Another stated: “Having to watch this FILTH during dinner time with a young family. You owe the public an apology & furthermore, this horrible program cancelled.”
Dan Foster wrote: “The three nails sick derogatory joke allowed to air on tour show tonight is you giving permission to mock and ridicule Christianity and my Lord and saviour Jesus.”
But others discovered Kaye’s joke amusing.
“More of this on The Project please. I p***ed myself,” stated one.
Another wrote: “I can’t believe Reuben Kaye just said that on national, prime-time television. What an icon!”
Kaye is thought for his edgy jokes and won’t shrink back from sensitive topics in his upcoming tour.
“I want to poke the bear,” he stated.
“I’m so thickly spread around this country that I might as well be systemic racism.”
News.com.au has contacted Network 10 for remark.
Originally printed as Apology demanded after crude Jesus joke on The Project
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
