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Social media comedian, Sydney Talker, sparks Twitter uproar with new skit [Video]

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Popular Nigerian social media comedian, Sydney Egere popularly known as Sydney Talker, is presently in the eye of the storm as some social media users are lambasting him over his new comedy skit which some claimed promotes sexual harassment.

The skit which also featured another popular social media comedian, Dr Craze @crazeclown, was posted on Twitter on Monday.

Recall that a few weeks ago, ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Ekemini Ekerete, otherwise known as Kemen, court controversy with his appearance in a comedy skit which a section of social media believes supports sexual harassment.

In Sydney’s 49 seconds skit titled ‘Mission Impossible’, a lady was seen walking past three guys sitting by the roadside, one of the guys placed a bet with his friends that he was going to hit the lady’s backside. To the surprise of his friends who believed it was an impossible mission, he stood up, went after the lady and did just as he had said.

The skit didn’t take long before it sparked uproar on Twitter as users claimed it glorifies sexual harassment.

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Other Twitter users, however, defended the skit, saying it was a satirical expression and does not in any way promote harassment.

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A Twitter user, Chidi Okereke wrote:

Sad to see Sydney Talker sink into that hole most entertainers eventually put themselves in. That hole where they deliberately create plainly controversial content, just to be in the news. Sad that this time he’s focusing on joking with something as prevalent as sexual harassment.

I’ve seen a few people defend the silly skit as satire. I’m disappointed. Nevertheless, for the records; SATIRE ceases to be satire if it does not overtly or covertly criticize/condemn that vice that is being satirized. Calling out stupidity is the goal of satire. Full stop.

So, dear comedians/entertainers/content creators; if you want to highlight the prevalence of sexual harassment, let it be clear what side you’re on. I can help you with content when you’re ready. Don’t be stupid for likes and RTs. Selah.

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