Bill Burr's Grammys Appearance Ruffled Tons of Feathers and Delighted Fans
03/14/2021 07:45 pm EDT
Unfunny
Whether or not Burr should have had a platform to say what he said on the Grammys stage, many fans argued that his commentary was, first and foremost, not funny. The comedian did not so much make a joke as inflect a mocking tone on his political presumptions, which had no apparent bearing on the award show itself.
Disrespectful
Beyond that, many thought that Burr's Grammys commentary was disrespectful, especially to the artists who were there to receive what might be the honor of their lives. They accused the Recording Academy of disrespect too by hiring Burr for this position.
Predictable
Of course, many people believed that Burr knew exactly what he was doing by provoking an angry response from social media at large. This included both fans and wary detractors.
Racism
Many critics said that Bill Burr's place on the presenting schedule was an indication of racism from the academy as a whole — a common accusation these days as the Grammys face accusations from multiple high profile artists.
Bombing
Many viewers thought that Burr himself looked uncomfortable with his position in this award show, and speculated that he was trying to deliver what was expected of him but missing the mark.
Viewers
As Burr's segment went viral rapidly, many Twitter users questioned why everyone seemed to be watching the Grammy's premiere ceremony hours before the main event actually started.
Mandalorian
Finally, many fans felt that at this point, Burr should be removed from the cast of The Mandalorian along with his former co-star Gina Carano. The 2021 Grammys begin at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
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