I’d never heard of this guy before, but he’s awesome!
I think you’re really going to like him.
This is Konstantin Kisin and if you’re unfamiliar with him like I am, here is a short bio:
Konstantin Kisin is a Russian-British comedian, podcast host, and writer. He was born in Moscow, Russia in 1985 and moved to London, England at the age of 14.
Kisin began his comedy career in the early 2010s, performing stand-up comedy in London and across the UK. He quickly gained a reputation for his sharp wit and irreverent humor, and began to make appearances on television and radio programs, including BBC Radio 4’s “The Now Show” and “The News Quiz.”
In addition to his stand-up comedy career, Kisin is also a prolific podcast host. He co-hosts several podcasts, including “The Guilty Feminist,” which has been highly successful and has over 100 million downloads. The podcast discusses various feminist issues and has featured guests such as Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Emma Thompson, and Jameela Jamil.
Kisin is also known for his writings on various topics related to comedy, politics, and culture. He has written articles for the Spectator, the Times and the Independent, among other publications. He is also the author of the book “The Comedian’s Guide to Survival,” which offers advice to aspiring comedians and reflects on his own experiences in the comedy industry.
In addition to his comedic and writing pursuits, Kisin is also involved in various charitable and humanitarian causes. He has raised money for organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Society, the International Refugee Trust, and the Samaritans.
Overall, Konstantin Kisin is a well-known and respected figure in the world of comedy and media. He has built a reputation for his sharp wit, irreverent humor, and his ability to make audiences laugh with his stand-up comedy performances. His podcasts and writings have also contributed to his popularity and reputation as a thought-provoking commentator on various contemporary issues.
Now watch this amazing short clip:
My speech at the Oxford Union is finally available. The debate was "This House Believes Woke Culture Has Gone Too Far".
As promised, I didn't hold back 🤣 pic.twitter.com/yV0bAPqAQB
— Konstantin Kisin (@KonstantinKisin) January 13, 2023
Here is the NY Post:
A comedian’s searing take on how “woke culture” and climate activism has “gone too far” and “brainwashed” young minds has gone viral.
“I’m tired of talking about woke culture. Free speech is not some right-week reframing of whatever — it’s the foundation of Western civilization,” Russian British comedian Konstantin Kisin recently told the Oxford Union Society.
“We know that the way to improve the world is to work, is to create, is to build, and the problem with woke culture is that it has trained too many young minds like yours to forget about that,” he added.
The video of the speech, posted to Kisin’s Twitter on Jan. 13, has been viewed over 9 million times as of Thursday. In it, he also discusses how many “woke” people suffer from climate anxiety — or fears over the consequences of climate change.
“I join you in this view. I truly do,” he noted, before adding: “Now, what are we to do about this huge issue facing humanity? What can we in Britain do?”
“We can only do one thing, you know why? This country is responsible for 2% of global carbon emissions, which means that if Britain was to sink into the sea right now, it would make absolutely no difference to the issue of climate change.”
The frequent satirist and podcaster went on to say that the future of the global climate will be decided “in Asia and Latin America, by poor people who couldn’t give a s–t about saving the planet.”
He then argued that those people do not care about saving the planet “because they’re poor,” specifically pointing to the 120 million people in China suffering from malnutrition.
So-called “woke culture” has trained so many young minds to forget how to solve issues, Kisin argued, noting the current generation is convinced the only way they can solve an issue is to “complain” instead of actually working on it.
“There is only one thing we can do in this country to stop climate change and that is to make scientific and technological breakthroughs that will create the clean energy that is not only clean but also cheap,” Kisin said.
Was he right?
Right and funny!
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