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"I think what we have is a universal vaccine against diverse respiratory threats," Pulendran said.

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[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 0 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Been living under a rock?

https://www.newsweek.com/davie-chappelle-netflix-special-transgender-disabled-1856893

There are tons of articles out there about his jokes punching down at various groups, because it's an ongoing problem and he just doubles down if anyone complains.

"Satire is meant to ridicule power. If you are laughing at people who are hurting, it’s not satire, it’s bullying." - Sir Terry Prachett

And I never said he was as bad as anyone in the Trump admin, I just said I couldn't respect him any more than them. He sits in a place of immense privilege and punches down at people who are struggling. He's in the same company as them.