为比较美国对沙特阿拉伯的自由言论而批评 Chappelle Criticized for Comparing U.S. Free Speech to Saudi Arabia.

Dave Chappelle告诉利雅得喜剧节观众, 沙特阿拉伯言论自由比美国更安全, Dave Chappelle told the Riyadh Comedy Festival audience that free speech is safer in Saudi Arabia than in the U.S., pointing to fears of cancellation for talking about figures like Charlie Kirk. 这项索赔引起了喜剧演员和权利团体的迅速反弹,他们称该节日为公关特技,掩盖沙特阿拉伯在异议和处决方面的严酷记录。 The claim drew swift backlash from comedians and rights groups, who called the festival a PR stunt to mask Saudi Arabia’s harsh record on dissent and executions. 随着50多名国际喜剧演员上台, 这场活动引发了一场辩论, 讨论艺术家是否应在被指控压制批评者的国家演出。 With more than 50 international comedians on stage, the event has fueled debate over whether artists should perform in countries accused of silencing critics.