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The Ranveer Allahbadia controversy: Why we enjoy jokes at others’ expense and the psychology of roast humour | Life-style News

The Ranveer Allahbadia controversy: Why we enjoy jokes at others’ expense and the psychology of roast humour | Life-style News

When YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, better known for his channel ‘BeerBiceps’, found himself in legal trouble over an alleged obscene remark on comedian Samay Raina’s ‘India’s Got Latent’ YouTube show, it reignited a familiar debate about the boundaries of comedy. A case was filed against both YouTubers, prompting their summons by the Mumbai police. The incident drew condemnation from social media users, public figures as well as political leaders, with some even raising the issue in Parliament. For Allahbadia, who was honoured with the Disruptor of the Year award by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the National Creators Award last year, the controversy has proven particularly damaging. As the content creator faces ongoing backlash for his controversial “sex with parents” remark while attempting to roast a contestant as a judge, his apology — stating that “comedy is not my forte” — has done little to quell the criticism. Story continues below this ad Earlier last year, content creator and actor Kusha Kapila also came forward after appearing on a show called ‘Pretty Good Roast Show’ where …