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Larry the Cable Guy in Stand-Up Comedy on ‘Woke’ America

A mature comedian Larry the Cable Guy he is not afraid to continue riding the platform – even if there are conflicts and political differences.

“We live in the United States of America – someone doesn’t want to like your act and you don’t see that person’s act. It’s that simple,” said the comedian, whose real name is Daniel Lawrence Whitney, telling himself. Us Weekly on Thursday, July 9, while participating in the annual ACC Tournament presented by American Century Investments in South Lake Tahoe.

“I don’t worry about it,” Larry the Cable Guy, 63, continued to make jokes about what he called “woke” America. “I’ve already got a good, built-in following and I have an amazing fanbase. You know, if I think it’s funny I’ll do it and we’ll see where it goes.”

He added, “If you let it bother you, yes it will be difficult, but I think so.” Shane Gillis It’s great to prove to everyone that you can be canceled and if you want to double down on what people want you to do because they bother you. Shane Gillis became even more famous after his dismissal Saturday Night Live for being ‘too woke’ from the things he did 10 years ago, you know? And now look at him.”

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For the uninitiated, Gillis was hired as a featured performer on SNL in 2019, but just four days into the job he was fired after racist and homophobic comments the comedian had previously made. At that time, It’s SNL he said he was not aware of his “offensive” words before he was hired.

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Larry The Cable Guy smiles on the second tee box during the first round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course Getty Images

Gillis also issued a statement after he was fired, but did not apologize for his past comments. Instead, the comedian joked that he was “always human Crazy TV the boy of course,” referring to It’s SNLA competitive system.

“Thank you very much. Yes, I am,” Gillis told the crowd It’s SNL stage in 2024, when he returns to host a live sketch comedy show. “Most of you probably don’t know who I am. I got kicked out of this game a long time ago. Don’t look that up, please. Please don’t Google that. It’s okay. Don’t worry about it.”

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He continued at the time, “Maybe I shouldn’t be up here honestly. I should be at home. I should be a high school football coach.”

Since his It’s SNL Controversial, Gillis went on to host the 2025 ESPY Awards – where he once accused “writers” of a controversial joke about DeShaun Watson – and the latest Netflix Kevin Hart’s Heat.

“That’s all the key there. If you don’t like it, it’s like soda pop,” Larry the Cable Guy continued. Us what fans should do when faced with a comedian they don’t like very much. “Find the one you love and don’t settle for others.”

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