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  I guess we all just get stuck in our ways, develop a routine that we become comfortable with. The televisions shows we watch, the music we listen to and a myriad of other little things. When we were younger we attempted to stay up with everything, to be current, or as we said in my day, be cool. You had to know what was happening. Today I make little effort in that regard, just listen to the news and wonder what happened? Lots of crazy stuff going on in the world. 

  I did hear where Jimmy Kimmel was canceled, well for a short time anyway, and the deep concern for freedom of speech being expressed by those on the left. It was the end of the Republic as we know it according to some. The fact of the matter is this, I have never watched Jimmy Kimmel or his light night show. I'm assuming that is what he does. I've heard his name but know nothing much beyond that. He is is of little interest to me, just another entertainment. Way back when Saturday Night Live was actually funny I did watch that show. I don't recall anything too controversial about that show. Mostly it was just silly nonsense. Did any of those entertainers make any significant social or political impact? Not that I know about. They are entertainers.

  I hear that Jimmy Kimmel is a comedian. I read his show has been on for 22 years! That's news to me, I wasn't aware. As I said never watched his show. I'm not even certain what he said that got him booted, something about Charlie Kirk. I remember when Cathy Griffin got herself blackballed! She's still complaining about that from what little I hear. Well the thing about comedy is, it has to actually be funny. There are things that you just don't make fun of. If you intend to make your living telling jokes you really should be aware of that. There is a fine line between poking fun and offending. People tend to laugh at themselves when a truth is exposed, not so much when the comedian attempts to impose their humor on them. Comedians often make their living by making the audience a bit uncomfortable, inciting that nervous laughter. We will laugh about that stuff, while not admitting to actually doing that stuff.

  It does seem to me that a number of these entertainers have gotten themselves in trouble over the last few years. Seems to me that they have forgotten just what made them popular in the first place. That's what you need to stick with. Yes, it really is a case of, know your role. Those that make me laugh I really don't take very seriously. If I find myself troubled, seeking advice, I won't go to a comedian. You know the more you expose of yourself the fewer "friends" you are likely to have. Yes, even those very close to you will distance themselves if you begin to offend them. You could get disowned! It's one of those things in life. We are told to be honest, open and completely truthful with others, it is a matter of integrity! Yet, if you start to actually do that, you'll find yourself isolated quickly enough. You just don't share your every thought. 

  All I'm trying to say here is don't get too full of yourself. If your livelihood depends upon your popularity you should protect that popularity. In short, stay funny. Don't attempt to be more than what you are presenting yourself to be, a comedian. If you're not comfortable with being the funny man, get another occupation. You really can't tell jokes for years and then expect me to take you seriously. That isn't why I'm listening to you. When you are no longer funny, you're not going to be popular. That's how that works.