Comedians React On Twitter to Louis C.K. News (Update)
We follow the biggest and funniest comedians in the world which gives us a front row seat to what comedians are thinking when news breaks. Today there is no bigger topic on Twitter than people reacting to the New York Times article about Louis C.K. Some made jokes, others just reacted with shock or a total lack of shock, but most of the comedians talking about Louis on Twitter were united in their anger, and disgust for the allegations formally released by the New York Times today, and support for the women who came forward and a movement by women to support women comedians in their careers and help them to become more visible.
After Friday’s news brought a confession and apology from the comedian, and severed relationships with management, his publicist, and FX Network, comedians continued to react.
Here is a look at what we’re seeing from the comedy world tonight.
“Hey, you are standing on my foot.”
“Oh, I do not forgive myself for that.”— Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) November 10, 2017
On “Happy Days,” a beloved sitcom from my childhood, a running gag was that the cool character Fonzie was unable to say “I’m sorry.” If only he’d figured out “There’s nothing I forgive myself for!”
— Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) November 10, 2017
Louis CK: I am as sorry as I am admired, which is a great deal.
— jess salomon (@jess_salomon) November 10, 2017
Play it safe and keep your dick in your pants ?
— Krystyna Hutchinson (@KrystynaHutch) November 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/kalebhorton/status/929054835856437248
ATTN LA COMICS..It’s not ok to show your dick just because you asked. #nonegativenovember This also applies to dick pics and table reads at your house at 2am in your shorts. #haveaniceday pic.twitter.com/Iv1x1OfAKZ
— Earl Skakel (@EarlSkakel) November 10, 2017
CK's apology reads like a bizzaro award acceptance speech. "I'd like to say sorry to my manager, all the execs at FX, the great crew on my movie…wait don't play me off yet! Oh yeah! And my children!"
— Sally Brooks (@thesallybrooks) November 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/jackiekashian/status/929115081220284416
CK apologized, but nah, it’s over for him. Our community can’t welcome him back. We knew too much for too long, and did nothing.
— Louis Karmstrong (@IanKarmel) November 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/BlitznBeans/status/929059756987203585
Great apology from C.K. Does the entire media apparatus want to preemptively apologize for how they are going to fall all over themselves worshiping its eloquence and humility? Or nah? https://t.co/qbvawvWEpf
— Alice Wetterlund (@alicewetterlund) November 10, 2017
Don’t be sorry because you got caught. Be sorry that your conscious can’t take the guilt and denial of bad and/or… https://t.co/xb4x7JEoWe
— Rain Pryor (@RainPryor) November 10, 2017
“I finally see how deeply my actions have affected other people emotionally since they are now affecting me financially.”
— Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) November 10, 2017
this is like the fappening but in reverse
— Open Mike Eagle (@Mike_Eagle) November 10, 2017
“I️ deeply regret that this has brought negative attention to my manager Dave Becky who only tried to mediate a situation that I caused.” The real victim, of course, is Dave Becky.
— Guy Branum (@guybranum) November 10, 2017
And now the healing begins. Put down your weapons…godspeed #LouisCK https://t.co/QPxXcebQCV
— Tammy Pescatelli (@TammyPescatelli) November 10, 2017
Look I loved doing radio with Louis CK over the years but he admitted it was all true after he couldn't deny it anymore.
— opie radio (@OpieRadio) November 10, 2017
Wow.
Sexaul misconduct reports
“Are true” – #louisck
….from few years ago.
Taking responsibility.
One to grow on⭐️@racewarspodcast— Sherrod Small (@Sherrod_Small) November 10, 2017
If we can elect a rapist for president . I am not sure why it's blowing people's minds that men in comedy are all woke to assault.
— Tiffany Puterbaugh (@puterbaughs) November 10, 2017
"hey women, you're responding to harassment and assaults wrong. let me tell you about how i would respond to harassment and assaults perfectly if i were a woman." — too many men
(and men, if you read this and disagree, you're responding wrong)
— Myq Kaplan (@myqkaplan) November 10, 2017
I just wish a few more men could mainsplain what sexual assault to women feels like. I never know what to think until a man tells me.
— Tiffany Puterbaugh (@puterbaughs) November 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/samlymatters/status/929024789829754880
All men need to do better. Some men just need to do more better than others. But all men can do better. We can stop encouraging bullshit. We can stop "laughing" at "jokes" we suspect are admissions of guilt. We can start snitchin. We can respect boundaries. We can believe women.
— W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) November 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/therealroseanne/status/929041544710995968
https://twitter.com/meganamram/status/929114759466594304
We’ve been saying this for decades https://t.co/Uh72v3UnHS
— rhea butcher (@RheaButcher) November 10, 2017
I bet I know who is loving this whole Louis CK take down? Dane Cook
— Sam Tripoli (@samtripoli) November 10, 2017
There’s so many good people in comedy. There are so many amazing, diverse voices that are so damn funny. Seek them out. Celebrate them.
— Adam Cayton-Holland (@CaytonHolland) November 10, 2017
Louis CK’s apology leaves a lot to be desired. For example, I “desire” a time machine so I can go back and tell him not to masturbate in front of those women.
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) November 10, 2017
Hey @vulture and @guybranum. SHODDY reporting. This big fag has been at @NYCComedyCellar for 2 years strong. There's nowhere in the world I feel safer. Why you would publish this trash without an ounce of investigation is beyond me.
— Mehran Khaghani (@MehranX) November 10, 2017
And his zipper, apparently… https://t.co/ZRajvqniWg
— Don Jamieson (@realdonjamieson) November 10, 2017
Louie CK’s movie I Love You, Daddy will no longer be released. But the sequel I Hate You, Daddy already in the works.
— Ku (@EstherKuKu) November 10, 2017
This bit from @anylaurie16’s Times op-ed is really well said. Audiences want to see themselves reflected onstage. https://t.co/l3KSTmkFnd pic.twitter.com/Doo8ZbkR24
— Matt Ruby (@mattruby) November 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/jackiekashian/status/929103529909870592
The worst, most dangerous predator will make you believe he is sorry without ever saying sorry. They're only sorry they're caught.
— Michelle Buteau (@MichelleButeau) November 10, 2017
Also, this is an apology, a reaction. Not a statement. He has years to make this right and didn't bc he thought "they" didn't matter.
— Iliza Shlesinger (@iliza) November 10, 2017
Half of the entertainment we are fed from Hollywood is a reward for sexual favors or quid pro quo to silence the sexually abused. What enables so much untalented, unfunny, unoriginal talent and content? Powerful men and their sexual depravity.
— yannispappas (@yannispappas) November 10, 2017
The #LouisCK apology just seems like a really longwinded way to list his credits.
— Iliza Shlesinger (@iliza) November 10, 2017
I am with you. https://t.co/du1tPcO8au
— David Wain (@davidwain) November 10, 2017
Just watched Tig Notaro get nearly naked on her comedy special! After all the ways he helped her she has the audacity to steal from Louie Ck!
— Artie Lange (@artiequitter) November 10, 2017
I wrote a thing about the power structure of stand-up. https://t.co/eAn9J75aqr
— Guy Branum (@guybranum) November 10, 2017
Funny women you can support / buy tickets for ASAP:@ComedienneMsPat @JenKirkman @jackiekashian @BethStelling @funnyhelenhong @taylortomlinson @hatertuesday @RachelFeinstein @FunnyAida @aprilmacie @jennyzigrino @cameronesposito @RheaButcher @Blacktress
— Amy Miller (@amymiller) November 9, 2017
I know and understand the rage, but the way LouisCK addressed these incidents is indicative of a man who is at least TRYING to understand. Condemn his actions, absolutely. But condemning his attempt to amend them? No. pic.twitter.com/jFUTdDLYI4
— rosebud baker (@rosebudbaker) November 10, 2017
Men don’t need a cookie for saying or doing the right thing. We’ve been feasting on privilege for years. WE’RE FULL.
— Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) November 10, 2017
It's sad about the #LouisCK news.
Worse is the onslaught of dumb #jokes in my head about this #scandaI pic.twitter.com/90jQS3Krkg— gigglechick (@gigglechick) November 10, 2017
Need a palette cleanser from this week? Why not watch an all lady-run and created show, Lady… https://t.co/MQJAF7WEWs
— kurt braunohler (@kurtbraunohler) November 10, 2017
When I read “admired” for the 5th time I was like man you jerking off right now!
— Megan Gailey (@megangailey) November 10, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Louis C.K in his time of sorrow and grief over the loss of his career
— Tommy Chong (@tommychong) November 10, 2017
if there's more women who've been abused by ck or anyone else, I support you.
— Judah Friedlander (@JudahWorldChamp) November 10, 2017
Glad C.K. decided he’s listening. Here’s what I’d like to say (thread):
— Alice Wetterlund (@alicewetterlund) November 10, 2017
These women admired me, and I'm sorry I granted their greatest wish by taking my extremely talented dick out in front of them. I should've waited until it was their birthday, and I apologize for that.
— Megan Amram (@meganamram) November 10, 2017
.@DanaAndJulia are hilarious and brave.
— Andy Daly (@TVsAndyDaly) November 10, 2017
I am so mad today.
— Cameron Esposito (@cameronesposito) November 10, 2017
This to me was one of the saddest parts of the Louis CK story in the @nytimes. When you disrespect and sexually harass young, vulnerable people you become a dream killer. pic.twitter.com/q356XYY5lJ
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) November 10, 2017
This is incredibly insightful. https://t.co/NYN5iEay5x
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) November 10, 2017
.@anylaurie16 wrote what a lot of us have been feeling. Every word is perfect but this part hit me hard. https://t.co/NmY5UCaWka pic.twitter.com/RotyPX5mk4
— Sara Schaefer (@saraschaefer1) November 10, 2017
This is beautiful. @anylaurie16 is a treasure.https://t.co/3mjdXDmFsl
— Guy Branum (@guybranum) November 10, 2017
I adore @anylaurie16 she’s a killer, a champion of women and just cool AF https://t.co/DbxfNOGfg4
— Debra DiGiovanni (@DebraDiGiovanni) November 10, 2017
Thank you @anylaurie16! https://t.co/hIJJOhwTny
— Nikki Glaser (@NikkiGlaser) November 10, 2017
Reactions to the New York Times Article
He was a gentleman?-he always invited me to wait outside the motel room door if I wanted. I usually did. But he made it clear the masturbating was gonna happen each morning. Naked on the bed. Sometimes I just read a book in the corner. I did not enjoy it. Fin.
— B Kavs’ Future Cauliflower Nose (@LauraJSilverman) November 9, 2017
I'm encouraged people have finally come forward to attach their names to allegations vs my friend Louis. May truth & justice be served. I wish healing & strength to the women who've spoken up. Louis has been very kind to me in ways you'll never know. And that's all I have to say.
— Barry Crimmins (@crimmins) November 9, 2017
This to me was one of the saddest parts of the Louis CK story in the @nytimes. When you disrespect and sexually harass young, vulnerable people you become a dream killer. pic.twitter.com/q356XYY5lJ
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) November 10, 2017
The women who spoke out against ck are victims of sex crimes. I support these women. Much respect to your for your bravery. and to anyone who is a sex criminal or who willingly protects a sex criminal: fuck you.
— Judah Friedlander (@JudahWorldChamp) November 9, 2017
Much respect to @TheRebeccaCorry , Dana Min Goodman, Julia Wolov & Abby Schachner for having the bravery to speak up about the abuses & crimes that happened to them.
— Judah Friedlander (@JudahWorldChamp) November 9, 2017
when people in positions of power commit a crime, the crime can be even worse because it can have a longer & more widespread effect on the victim.
— Judah Friedlander (@JudahWorldChamp) November 9, 2017
In Hollywood/showbiz (& pretty much any business): they are is filled with spineless morally corrupt people in positions of power & their job is protecting whomever is in power. To the brave people speaking up against any corrupt/criminals in powerful positions: I applaud you.
— Judah Friedlander (@JudahWorldChamp) November 9, 2017
reminder: the only victory women get from coming forward is the hope that other women won't have to later, no medal, no memory scrub
— Aparna Nancherla (@aparnapkin) November 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/JenKirkman/status/928806876329820160
https://twitter.com/JenKirkman/status/928797276998221825
https://twitter.com/jennyslate/status/928760621105065984
Not feeling terribly great about being a man these days. But so glad that victims are speaking out & being heard. Zero tolerance begins now.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) November 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/juliacomedy/status/928780772474884096
https://twitter.com/AriesSpears/status/928786108091109377
You don't know how many female comics could not get work because we only wanted to tell jokes not fulfill some dude's fantasy…
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) November 9, 2017
Louis CK too.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) November 10, 2017
Sexual misconduct seems to b good exposure I know I hate myself
— Dom Irrera (@domirrera) November 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/ApocalypseHow/status/928764895184785408
I just want to say how much admiration I have for the courageous women and men coming forward with their stories of abuse by powerful scumbags. Thank you for your bravery. You are making a difference. ❤️
— Taylor Williamson (@TaylorComedy) November 9, 2017
Don't just gleefully focus on the monsters. Look into the women whose careers have been trashed and hobbled by these guys.
— Eliza Skinner (@elizaskinner) November 9, 2017
If you don't see the joke in me taking credit 5 yrs ago for being the unnamed comic described in the original jack-attack story as "“our nation’s most hilarious stand-up comic and critically cherished sitcom auteur" then I can't help you.
— Doug Stanhope (@DougStanhope) November 9, 2017
Gentlemen, comedy is often inappropriate. It is sometimes daring and audacious and shocking. But our behavior, in the real world, toward women – that doesn’t get a pass on inappropriate.
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) November 9, 2017
THE EMPEROR WASN'T WEARING ANY CLOTHES & HE WAS JERKING OFF THE WHOLE TIME BELIEVE WOMEN
— Aparna Nancherla (@aparnapkin) November 9, 2017
Jesus Christ. Where are the stories about the bad women? There's gotta be a couple out there!
— Luis J. Gomez (@luisjgomez) November 9, 2017
wow
i guess nothing will ever surprise me again
regarding menLouis C.K. – https://t.co/brUoHJT78y
— ROSIE (@Rosie) November 9, 2017
I have barely even weighed in on the Louis CK thing (like, not even directly), and I'm already getting harassed. Nothing invites more harassment than when I comment on women in comedy. Nothing.
— Sara Schaefer (@saraschaefer1) November 9, 2017
Louie C.K. just needs to come out as gay.
— Mike Cannon (@IamMikeCannon) November 9, 2017
Believe women the first time.
— Louis Karmstrong (@IanKarmel) November 9, 2017
Who jacks off in front of people without getting paid???? Sick!
— aaron berg (@aaronbergcomedy) November 9, 2017
For everybody asking, I know and like Louis C.K. I won't defend him. This is inexcusable and he needs to address it. https://t.co/wyA5ImeDO7
— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) November 9, 2017
Thanks for all of your support! Being the new most powerful comedian named Luis is a bit overwhelming but I will make you all proud.
— Luis J. Gomez (@luisjgomez) November 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/ArdenMyrin/status/928741111996092416
Because he didn't physically assault anyone, that we know of, and because he apologized, and because he is so self aware- I bet you #Louisck
— Iliza Shlesinger (@iliza) November 9, 2017
…with his dick out (not an excuse). But now hearing the details (gross invite, etc), the other women coming forward, it’s obvious dude has a problem and caused real damage. I don’t want it to be true, like most of us, but come on.
— Matt Braunger (@Braunger) November 9, 2017
Guys, the Dana & Julia thing happened. Louis needs help. And if you jack off in front of unwilling women or think D&S did this for publicity, so do you.
— Matt Braunger (@Braunger) November 9, 2017
Who dat? pic.twitter.com/Bx9Z7EBzJp
— Bonnie McFarlane (@bonniemcfarlane) August 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/PhilanthropyGal/status/928732008821526528
I stand with my follow female comics .. the CK stories have been out there for years.. but when you need work what is a girl to do?
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) November 9, 2017
Wow, sexual misconduct allegations continue to fly. I feel like @ChristinaP is next. Watch!
— Tom Segura (@tomsegura) November 9, 2017
Christopher Plummer about to do all the Louis CK reshoots.
— Mike Brown (@YoMikeBrown) November 9, 2017
I Don’t Love You Anymore, Daddy
— Amy Miller (@amymiller) November 9, 2017
I’m with Dana Min Goodman, Julia Wolov, Abby Schachner, Rebecca Corry & Tig Notaro.
You are brave.
— Cameron Esposito (@cameronesposito) November 9, 2017
Let's make Louis being a creep the reason you don't have a career in 3..2..1
GO!— Tim Dillon (@TimJDillon) November 9, 2017
@badiniadones and @JenKirkman had already nailed Louis C.K. to the wall back in 2015. Read the amazing thoughts that I nearly used as my ENTIRE prologue for @TheGirlInTheShw: https://t.co/IdocoSG8WT
— Anna Fields (@RebelDebutante) November 9, 2017
And if anyone thinks Louis is the only man in comedy whose sexual assault has stopped women from pursuing their dreams, their heads are still deep in the sand.
— Alison Save It For Your Subreddit Klemp (@alisonklemp) November 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheBillyProcida/status/928798293559316481
Safe to assume no comic is getting bumped by Louis CK this week.
— Francisco Ramos (@FranciscoRamos) November 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/Adam_Newman/status/928742248765841408
Louis CK has a publicist named Lewis Kay and I've never been more convinced that someone is pretending to be their own publicist.
— Kristin Clifford (@kristincliff) November 9, 2017
This new Louis C.K. movie is like if Michael Jackson's last song was a remix called "I'm Bad (At Not Touching Kids)".
— Tronald Dump (@ChrisCubas) November 9, 2017
The only thing more gross than this story is the comments section of it.
Louis C.K. Crossed a Line Into Sexual Misconduct, 5 Women Say https://t.co/Dr5rLu5mPg
— Irene Morales (@irene_morales) November 9, 2017
Bill Cosby is reading about Louis CK masturbating and he’s wondering what happened to comedy.
— GotOut (@atjeffreyjoseph) November 9, 2017
Louie is the show
Louis CK is the monster— rhea butcher (@RheaButcher) November 9, 2017
I️ have a feeling this isn’t the kind of expose Louis C.K gets off on.
— Kerryn Feehan (@KFreehams) November 9, 2017
A prayer: Please don't let Donald Trump fuck anything up today so this day can belong to the NYT Louis CK article.
— Myka Fox Ⓜ️ (@MykaFox) November 9, 2017