Jo Koy didn’t hold back in his return to stand-up comedy after his Golden Globes host disaster. And after facing a backlash for jokes that fell flat, especially one directed at Taylor Swift, Koy even attacked A-list celebrities in his monologue.
AMP in the post
Find out what the Golden Globes host said about his experience. And keep reading to learn what Koy told the audience.
Jo Koy Mocks ‘Marshmallows’
After failing as host of the Golden Globes, Jo Koy didn’t delay long before returning to his stand-up comedy career. And he slammed his Golden Globes A-list audience in his first appearance since hosting the awards show.
“Lot of marshmallows, man,” mocked the comedian in his appearance onstage in St. Louis, Mo., per Variety.
And Koy noted, “They’re delicious, but goddamn, they’re soft. I just come from a different time,” he added. And the comic noted that he observes “the changes that are happening. I get it. But goddamn, can we f—king laugh at ourselves?”
AMP in the post
As for his Golden Globes hosting failure, Koy told the audience, “I got a feeling none of you motherf—kers watched it. And I’m kinda happy. It feels good to live in this country. We get to say what we want to say. Don’t be apologetic about it at all. Be able to…speak your mind.”
Jo Koy Reflects On ‘Whirlwind’
A native of Tacoma, WA, the 52-year-old expressed appreciation for the applause and standing ovation. And Koy said, “This big hug that you gave me is all I need, swear to god. F**king whirlwind, goddamn,” he added of the Golden Globes backlash.
And fans expressed appreciation for how the comedian has become known for saying exactly what he thinks. For instance, Amy Thebeau, 45, expressed appreciation for how relatable the comedian seems. “When you grow up poor in a big family, it’s easy to relate to his comedy. It’s what you’re used to—those big family dynamics.”
AMP in the post
But Jo also made the audience laugh in his comments on the weather. “We f**kin’ Uber-ed here! It was four and a half hours. My whole crew, none of them brought parkas. Me? I brought two. You think the snow is CGI? It’s real snow motherfu**er. We’re inside of a goddamn snow globe! We should be dead right now––all of us. If not by the plane, then by the snow,” he added.
But then Koy joked about Hollywood. And he quipped, “The weather is better in Hollywood, but I’m happy to be in this blizzard. When it rains, it pours.”
And Koy also discussed the impact of becoming sensitive to culture. “Here in St. Louis, [you’ve got] people that listen to you, understand you, and understand we’re not all out to attack each other. It’s stupid in LA,” he added. And as he joked with the audience, Koy asked, “You want me to guess what ethnicity you are? No! I already got in trouble this week!”
Tell us what you think. How do you feel about Jo Koy’s reaction to the Golden Globes backlash? And after you share your views, check back on our site for more celebrity news.
Editorial credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com