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Matt Rife Domestic Violence Joke Controversy and Apology Explained

TikTok's famed comedian is in hot waters over a joke. Was it that serious, or "why so serious?"
Yashica DudheBy Yashica DudheNovember 22, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read51 Views
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Journey of a Joke: Begins with a general observation. Then, the comedian adds a bit of spice to it. Now, the joke is ready for a test drive. But the problem is it is presented to subjective opinions. 

After the joke travels through the audience, the primary indicator of its successful run is receiving the expected reactions. If not, the joke is either a failure or becomes a scandal.

One of the most popular subsets of comedy is pushing people off the edge. These edge lords, especially male comics, use this trope to ignite a sudden reaction in the audience. 

If done right, the edgy jokes can be pretty entertaining and intellectual. But one wrong misstep or ill-timing can change the discourse of the joke.

In conclusion: The subject, timing, delivery, audience, and reputation of the comedian collectively decide whether the joke will land as intended. Yes, this is gig is hard!

The following case challenges the fine line between offense and perception.

On November 15, 2023, Matt Rife, who rose to fame through TikTok, premiered his Netflix comedy special ‘Natural Selection.’ The set contained a domestic violence joke. He clarifies during the set that he was “testing the waters” with the joke, determining whether the audience is game. 

Netizens took offense to the joke. Rife posted a parody apology by attaching a link that redirects people to a website that sells helmets for special needs. The implication was that people having problems with his jokes are mentally incapable. 

What Is The Controversy With Matt Rife’s Domestic Violence Joke?

‘Natural Selection’ is Matt Rife’s next significant milestone after reigning the comedy scene last year. Rife’s humble rise to fame started unexpectedly on TikTok.ย 

i donโ€™t know it took so long for mfs to realize that matt rife is and has been a fucking weirdo pic.twitter.com/Swd8Itckkh

— baehisnโท๐Ÿ‰ (@baehisn) November 20, 2023

The 28-year-old comedian blew up on TikTok after sharing clips of his comedy set. Soon, he amassed a considerable following, predominantly women.

 That is also because Mr. Rife is an enigma when it comes to comedians. The Chad-looking comic has defied the standard male comic persona of funny-looking men. 

https://twitter.com/taelicit/status/1726713049946681696?s=20

Recently, Matt RIe’s target audience has slightly shifted after the comedian changed his set to more provocative jokes. One such demonstration can be observed in his recent Netflix special. 

https://twitter.com/theangeleverly/status/1727107468877267063?s=20

Here are the key takeaways from his jokeโ€“

  • Matt Rife narrates a basic anecdote when he visited a “ratchet,” “hood.” Baltimore restaurant with his friend.
  • Both observe a visibly evident “black eye” on the waitress who served them.
  • The friend states that she should have been stationed in the kitchen rather than greeting and serving the customers.
  • Rife quips on his “kitchen” statement, saying, “Yeah, but I feel like if she could cook, she wouldn’t have that black eye.”
  • After getting considerable laughs on the joke, timing, and delivery, Rife tells the audience that he is “just testing the waters, seeing if y’all are gonna be fun or not.” 

“I figure if we start the show with domestic violence the rest of the show should be smooth sailing.”

  • Some people took offense, considering Rife took a jab at the expense of rampant violence against women. 

Matt Rife’s “Apology” To His Domestic Violence Joke

Netizens flocked to X to pour criticism against the comedian for making light of such a severe issue as domestic violence.ย 

Matt Rife did address the backlashโ€ฆ.albeit in his own style.ย Rife posted a story on his Instagram that readโ€“

“If you’ve ever been offended by a joke I’ve told, here’s a link to my official apology.”ย 

And everyone who tapped the link has been trolled worse than being “Rick Rolled.”

The link redirected to a website that sells helmets for people with special needs.

Matt rife is Goated for this lmao pic.twitter.com/dx8fh8hMmZ

— Based Brando (redemption era) (@legit_scumbag) November 22, 2023

This implied that whoever loses their marbles over a joke needs medical help. It seems that Rife clearly intended a hand at dark comedy, knowing well that violence against women is a grave issue. 

My take on the #mattrife controversy. pic.twitter.com/2W3xV0O80K

— THE WOLF (@wolfhatfacts) November 22, 2023

Comedian Matt Rife TRIGGERS Leftists Over Domestic Violence JOKE And REFUSES TO APOLOGIZE pic.twitter.com/xR049YJKw7

— Brandon Tatum (@TheOfficerTatum) November 22, 2023

I watched the Matt Rife segment that everyone is upset about.

After watching it, my response was โ€œthatโ€™s it?โ€

The people butthurt about this segment would have never survived a comedy special from Redd Foxx or Eddie Murphy, or made it through an episode of All in the Family orโ€ฆ

— Zeek Arkham ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ (@ZeekArkham) November 22, 2023

this is what happens when you inflate someoneโ€™s head so much to the point where they think anything they say can just flyโ€ฆ..letโ€™s be fr @mattrife isnโ€™t โ€œcomedianโ€ funny and used his little belt video to get where heโ€™s at now๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ pic.twitter.com/YfZL2MpDrz

— Samaria (@ohksamaria) November 20, 2023

Fuck cancel culture.

If you find @mattrife offensive and making a big deal about it.. he accomplished his goal. Comedy is supposed to push boundaries. Shock comedy is a thing. Has been since the start of comedy. I donโ€™t support domestic violence but thereโ€™s a silver lining andโ€ฆ

— CHOPSx ๐Ÿ”œ Dreamhack Dallas (@CHOPSx_) November 22, 2023

tw mentions of dv and death
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and people still wanna support this weirdo!!! fuck matt rife dude pic.twitter.com/wx3v1ms5Wo

— เญจเญง (@mattsbows) November 22, 2023

What is your take on this whole fiasco? Do you think this is a case of making a mountain out of a molehill? 

Do you believe that the joke was offensive to the victims of domestic violence? Let us know in the comments section below. 

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From a little girl who wrote school plays and made her friends act in them to an adolescent who got into dark humor, Yashica has built her own universe of peculiar characters inspired by great cinema. She has imbibed the philosophies of David Fincher's characters but lives like the eccentricity of Phoebe Waller Bridge's women. Her metahumans are those who can use the power of words to create an elixir of emotions and bring them to life on screen. Jordan Peele, Issa Rae, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Ilana-Abbi, Raj-DK, Anurag Kashyap, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and others are her Marvel's Avengers. With over two years of experience as a content writer, her writing pieces are well-researched, with a sprinkle of her opinions/inferences that keep the audiences engaged. She is still exploring more on the anime scene but is highly intrigued by it. The cinephile in her makes her appreciate the intricacies of filmmaking. You will get a lot more insight into it in her articles and thoroughly enjoy her explanations. Well, someday, you might see Yashica as one of the writers for a movie-- it's her ultimate dream!

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