Kathy Griffin
Comedians often play the role of modern court jesters, able to speak the truth in a way others might not be able to. However, Kathy Griffin’s antics have been so over-the-top that her behavior has had negative consequences. The controversial comedian has faced backlash and has been blacklisted from appearing on virtually every chat show in America, including popular shows like The Tonight Show, The Late Show, The View, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, among others.
In addition to facing restrictions on television appearances, Kathy Griffin also found herself in trouble on social media. In 2022, she was suspended from Twitter for mocking CEO Elon Musk by changing her handle to “Elon Musk.” This action violated Twitter’s policies since her account wasn’t explicitly marked as a parody, leading to her suspension.
