Man calls police on comic of Middle Eastern descent to report joke

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

A Florida man called police to report a comedian of Middle Eastern descent whom he believed had told a joke that showed support for terrorism.

Standup comic Ahmed Ahmed, who is of Egyptian descent, poked fun at negative stereotypes of Muslims during a set at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples, Florida, on Saturday night.

"Clap if you're from the Middle East," Ahmed said, according to a clip posted on the club's Facebook page.

After a smattering of cheers, Ahmed slyly responded: "All right. We got a handful of us in in here, nice. But, hey ,it only takes one of us ... to tell a joke."

At least one member of the audience didn't get the punchline.

The man called the Collier County Sheriff's Department and told a deputy that Ahmed was organizing people of Middle Eastern descent to possibly commit terrorism.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/man-calls-police-on-comic-of-middle-eastern-descent-to-report-joke/ar-AABpbQW?li=BBnbcA1

[mucifer]

1. Here is a funny interview with Ahmed Ahmed where he discusses the incident:

Ahmed Ahmed’s performance at a comedy club Florida prompted a man who attended to call 911 the next day to complain about a certain joke the comedian was telling on stage. Ahmed Ahmed now joins The Roe Conn Show with Anna Davlantes to give his side of the story.

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https://wgnradio.com/2019/05/15/comedian-ahmed-ahmed-to-florida-man-who-called-911-about-his-jokes-thank-you-sir-for-the-publicity/

[lunasun]

2. I heard the Naples area is all trumped up . Surprised he didn't run out of the show 911 !!

[LuvNewcastle]

3. I'm sure Ahmed is glad to get the publicity.