Megyn Kelly: Kimmel & Silverman's Hypocrisy on 'Wokeism' and Blackface

Kimmel and Silverman's 'Woke' Complaints

• 💡 Jimmy Kimmel expressed concerns about the current political climate on Sarah Silverman's podcast, even obtaining Italian citizenship.
• 🎯 The speaker questions Kimmel's sincerity, suggesting his comments are for leftist validation rather than genuine intent to leave his career.
• 🎭 Kimmel and Silverman are criticized for complaining about the 'woke' left while being part of the movement that scolds others.

The 'Woke' Left and Elitism

• 🧠 The speaker argues that the 'woke' left, despite advocating for inclusivity, has become incredibly elitist and scolds those who don't conform.
• 🗣️ Loud voices within the left are accused of scaring people into silence and making them second-guess their jokes or beliefs.
• ⚠️ 'Wokeism' is described as a dangerous sickness and a cult that actively destroys lives, careers, and families, with BLM cited as an example of a core principle being the breakup of the nuclear family.

Hypocrisy on Blackface and Scolding

• 🎭 Both Kimmel and Silverman have a history of wearing blackface, with Silverman's being described as minstrel show blackface and Kimmel's involving impersonations of Oprah Winfrey and Karl Malone.
• 🚫 The speaker contrasts their past actions with the current climate where they are perceived to be complaining about being scolded by their own party.
• ⚖️ The hypocrisy is highlighted: they want to avoid being scolded for their blackface incidents but are willing to scold others for not getting vaccinated or for voting Republican.

Lack of Self-Reflection

• 🔍 There is a perceived lack of self-awareness from Kimmel and Silverman regarding their past actions and their current complaints about the 'woke' left.
• 🎤 The speaker suggests that a more honest discussion would involve addressing their own history with blackface and their role in creating the 'woke' culture they now criticize.
• 📺 Despite their past controversies, both have maintained successful careers, while others who discuss blackface without having participated face cancellation.