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Coverage dated November 20, 2023 to November 21, 2023

Controversial Comedian Matt Rife is under fire

Headline from Newsweek

The comedian responded to criticism of a joke about domestic violence with an incendiary Instagram post.

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  1. New York Post

    Comedian Matt Rife reacts to Netflix special backlash with link to special needs helmets (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Comedian Matt Rife sarcastically responded to critics who slammed him for his “sexist” domestic violence stand-up by posting a link to special needs helmets.

  2. Time

    Matt Rife's Joke About Domestic Violence Causes Controversy (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    A joke about domestic violence in comedian Matt Rife's new Netflix standup special has caused derision online.

  3. Avclub

    What's going on with Matt Rife? (opens Avclub)

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    The TikTok comedian courted instant controversy with an offensive Netflix special and subsequent non-apology

  4. Variety

    Matt Rife Ignites Backlash Over Domestic Violence Joke in Netflix Special and Mock ‘Apology’ That Links to Website for Special Needs Helmets (opens Variety)

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    Comedian Matt Rife starts his Netflix special "Natural Selection" with a domestic violence joke. He responded to backlash with a special needs joke.

  5. CNN

    Matt Rife stirs backlash with domestic abuse joke, responds with link to medical helmets (opens CNN)

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    Comedian Matt Rife is doubling down on his humor.

  6. Newsweek

    Controversial Comedian Matt Rife is under fire (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The comedian responded to criticism of a joke about domestic violence with an incendiary Instagram post.

  7. Entertainment Weekly

    Comedian Matt Rife responds to criticism over joke about domestic violence (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Comedian Matt Rife responds to criticism over domestic violence joke by posting a link that redirects to a website selling helmets for people with special needs.

  8. Washington Post

    Matt Rife faces backlash after joke about domestic violence and ‘apology’ (opens Washington Post)

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    The comedian has faced backlash on social media after making a joke about domestic violence victims in his Netflix special, and later for his apology.

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