Lacking humor badly in Oliver Pocher's performances.
Oliver Pocher consistently utilizes his ex-spouse as fodder for cheap chuckles. Is his comedy becoming overly extreme? Instead of acknowledging that both parties are part of a broken relationship, he once more opted to overstep boundaries. His children's mom is subjected to hateful online remarks.
Let's be honest, I could simply disregard this celebrity gossip and concentrate on other matters. Hey there, dear reader. This week in celebrity news, I've got a bone to pick about comedy. Despite my belief that laughter has reduced in recent times, I also believe that comedians in this country are facing a lot of challenges.
Comedians often bemoan the existence of a "certain censorship" and complain about not being able to express themselves freely without fear of being "cancelled" by the "woke bubble." Political incorrectness is no longer tolerated. Even jokes directed at people with disabilities or women with more body mass are deemed "extremely challenging." You're instantaneously labeled as right-wing, racist, or even both.
Many comedians have toned down their acts and are struggling in a society whose moral debates they find condescending and detestable. In my opinion, you can still say anything, you just need to deal with the repercussions.
Pocher, Satire, and Making Fun of Others
Satire should never be cruel. A man who appears to have no concern for public opinion is Oliver Pocher. That was my initial impression. But as time went by, I began to doubt this. In spite of what his supporters might claim, I believe that Pocher, whether you enjoy his work or not, is not genuinely devoid of thought or care about criticism. Like other artists, he merely pretends to be. It's an entirely normal, human reaction. And over time, one becomes desensitized. The media's purpose is not to be kind.
Pocher is constantly criticized. Some adore him, others loathe him. I must confess, I find him intriguing. The great Harald Schmidt once referred to him as a "little miserable type." Someone who built his fame upon ridiculing others.
Now, his primary targets are his ex-wife. Before Pocher fans accuse me of siding with Amira Aly without knowing her: I understand the criticism. If you put yourself in her shoes - and I do try - you'll find that he is a famed comedian who fell for an unknown woman, giving her a privileged life by his side.
Heartbreak and Flat Humor
A woman who bore his name, one who, according to the criticism, gained notoriety through him. A woman who also became the mother of his two children. And who eventually decided to leave him. That must be excruciating if feelings still lingered.
It's no secret that artists often create their finest works from the most painful and dramatic life experiences. How many chart-topping hits might be attributable to heartbreak alone? It's completely valid to process one's own (failed) relationship in a stage performance. But, for the love of all that is good, not like this!
"Love Casper," the name of Pocher's current program, is, one must admit, designed around his ex-wife. The idea of Amira Aly's privacy does not seem to exist in Pocher's world. A good joke for him seems to be when only one person among tens of thousands finds it funny. That's enough for him to continue. Even if this comedy no longer reaches as many people as it once did.
Making fun equally, returning the joke, replying in kind: That would be an excellent comedy program. Instead, he sees himself as the victim. While he left a trail of destruction in his past relationships with other prominent women like Sabine Lisicki.
Mocking the ex
And appealing to him that Amira Aly was once by his side is no longer enough. His children will grow up someday, and they will read about their "promiscuous" mother in all that he has said about her.
Presently, he's parodying her based on a short video she posted herself, thanking her fans for their messages and explaining her choice of pants. "Because - it's new and it needs to be broken in. It's definitely not a high-waisted pant," she says.
In Pocher's parody, the dialogue goes like this: "I've got my pants unbuttoned here because I just had sex and I've gained weight. I'm going to pick up the kids now, I've had them all week, I usually have them, and then I drive home late at night."
These attacks against the woman he once loved are nothing but pathetic. What witty punchlines he could have written after this failed relationship! How much we could all have laughed with him and at him, if he had had the courage to not just blame others. Because ultimately, both parties are involved in a breakup. True greatness is protecting the mother of his children – no matter how hurt and sad he may be – from the internet mob. Instead, he throws her to the wolves with the same crude innuendos time and again. Pocher's comedy has certainly found its place, and it's at the very bottom.
In light of these circumstances, it's crucial for celebrity couples to respect each other's boundaries, especially when children are involved. Despite the controversies surrounding celebrity couples, humor should never be used as a weapon to degrade or humiliate an ex-spouse.
As we delve deeper into the world of celebrity couples, it's disheartening to see certain individuals, like Oliver Pocher, continuously exploiting their exes for cheap laughs. It's high time for comedians to learn that humor should not come at the expense of another person's dignity.
