Australian comedian Biddy O'Loughlin defended her jokes about an Aboriginal woman and traditional place names after facing criticism for promoting racist stereotypes.
An Australian comedian, Biddy O'Loughlin, who made a joke about an Aboriginal woman at a stand-up comedy show recently faced backlash online. O'Loughlin's routine, which included making fun of traditional place names, sparked criticism for reinforcing harmful racist stereotypes. The comedian defended her jokes, stating that she was not trying to be edgy and that Australia risks losing its ability to joke about sensitive topics due to political correctness and cancel culture .
She argued that her stand-up routines covered a wide range of topics and that critics had focused on a small portion of her set that discussed Aboriginal people
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