Jo Koy Labels Globes Crowd ‘Marshmallows’ in Recent Stand-Up

– Comedian Jo Koy called the Golden Globes audience ‘soft’ and said he comes from a different time where people could laugh at themselves. This comes after his hosting gig at the Golden Globes was widely criticized.
– Jo Koy performed his first regular stand-up set since the Golden Globes in St. Louis, where he was reportedly well-received. He seemed to express relief at being able to speak his mind, and the crowd cheered him on, with one person even shouting “F*** ’em!” in support.
– He has previously attempted to apologize and clarify why his performance at the Golden Globes was poorly received, but now appears to be blaming oversensitivity for the negative response.

Jo Koy Reflects on Golden Globes Hosting Gig

Comedian Jo Koy responded to criticism of his Golden Globes hosting performance, going so far as to label the star-studded crowd as oversensitive. This comes as he returns to his regular stand-up routine.

An on-the-spot Variety report from St. Louis, where Jo Koy was slated to perform, noted that the comedian didn’t shy away from discussing his Golden Globe experience upon arriving late due to bad weather.

Receiving a warm welcome from the St. Louis crowd, Jo Koy candidly expressed his relief, before taking a jab at the Golden Globes audience. He noted that while he understands the changing entertainment landscape, he believes in the importance of humor and self-deprecation.

According to Variety, the stand-up audience was supportive of Jo Koy’s sentiment, with some even echoing his criticisms.

Jo Koy further spoke his mind about the Golden Globes controversy, emphasizing the importance of free speech and non-apology in the United States.

Jo Koy’s Golden Globes monologue had drawn ire on several fronts, with some accusing him of sexism/misogyny and subpar material. Though he has since apologized and attempted to clarify the situation, he now attributes the backlash to oversensitivity.