Hasan Minhaj, a popular comedian known for his stand-up gigs and shows, recently faced serious backlash after admitting to fabricating stories for his performances, including his 2022 Netflix special ‘The King’s Jester’. This revelation led to social media users mocking him.
In a recent interview, Minhaj confessed to embellishing stories, such as his daughter’s anthrax scare, and also admitted to fabricating the Brother Eric story in his Netflix special. While he acknowledged that his stories are based on a seed of truth, he defended his actions, stating that he uses hyperbole, changing names and locations, and compressing timelines to make his stories entertaining.
The Daily Show host faced criticism for the anthrax story, where he recounted rushing his daughter to the hospital fearing anthrax exposure, when in reality, it was just powder. He clarified that his daughter was never exposed to anthrax or hospitalized.
Minhaj also created the Brother Eric story in his Netflix special, claiming that a white FBI informant infiltrated his family’s mosque. He dismissed accusations of manipulation and expressed that his intention is to take the audience on an emotional roller-coaster ride.
Social media users wasted no time in mocking Minhaj for his fabrications. Some expressed disappointment, while others claimed that his racial discrimination stories lacked credibility. Some criticized him for making it harder to believe genuine victims of racism, while others accused him of slander against white people.
Opinions varied, with some considering Minhaj’s actions as a jerk move and others questioning whether he was simply creating characters or indeed lying in his specials. Overall, there was a sense of shock and dismay among the commenters.
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