A student club at the University of London is requiring that all comedians sign a “behavioral agreement” as a condition of performing at a January comedy night.
According to emails reviewed by PJ Media, the UNICEF on Campus chapter at the University of London sent five local comedians — including Russian-born free speech advocate Konstantin Kisin — a request to perform.
“Attached is a short behavioural agreement form that we will ask for you to sign on the day to avoid problems,” wrote Fisayo Eniolorunda, the club’s event organizer, in an email to Kisin and four other comedians sent Sunday.
“This comedy night… aims to provide a safe space for everyone to share and listen to Comedy,” states the behavioral agreement form. “This contract has been written to ensure an environment where joy, love, and acceptance are reciprocated by all.”
“By signing this contract, you are agreeing to our no tolerance policy with regards to racism, sexism, classism, ageism, ableism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, xenophobia, Islamophobia or anti-religion or anti-atheism.”
“All topics must be presented in a way that is respectful and kind. It does not mean that these topics can not be discussed. But, it must be done in a respectful and non-abusive way,” the agreement added.
Kisin told PJ Media that he initially “couldn’t believe it.”
“But then I remembered the Nimesh Patel story from last week and Jerry Seinfeld saying he doesn’t play colleges and it started to make sense,” said Kisin by phone on Monday night.
Making the contract even more ironic, Kisin is also the co-host of TRIGGERnometry, a podcast featuring critics of social justice, academia, and censorship. Notable recent guests include Helen Pluckrose, who helped pull off the infamous grievance studies hoax, as well as Munira Mirza, the former deputy mayor for London’s education and culture.
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Well good luck in telling a funny joke where someone/ something is not the butt of it.
These sensitive types could screw up a funeral.
Regardless, it is definitely a setup to bring “hate” speech to the light again, as one pj media founders is a j and didn’t see this coming. Oh no, I am suuuure he didn’t…pfft
Hey, you said “butt.”
Watch it.
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LOL!!!! 🙂 They truly are insane!?!? I’ve met some of these people in person and yeah, I mean literally F’g nuts.
Now you’re goin’ to jail.
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