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They are tired of corporations claiming neutrality while allowing one sided attacks to dominate their platforms
They are tired of comedy that feels cruel.
It can even profit from it for a while
This fatigue is dangerous for Disney because public patience is not unlimited.
A company can survive controversy.
Kimmel may still have loyal fans, but his critics argue that his show has become a symbol of everything wrong with elite media
That is the fear now surrounding ABC’s late-night future.
They see a protected entertainer who can say things about Trump that would never be allowed about Democratic leaders
They see arrogance.
They argue that today’s media culture has abandoned that restraint
The comparison to older Hollywood has also become part of the conversation.
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