Bob Odenkirk predicts end of ‘manosphere comedy,’ rejects it as 'low-hanging fruit' in NY Times interview
Bob Odenkirk criticized 'manosphere comedy' as shallow and unsustainable during a New York Times podcast interview, calling it 'low-hanging fruit' reliant on shock value. The 'Better Call Saul' actor argued that such comedy lacks depth and will eventually become boring to audiences. He also emphasized that comedians are performing characters rather than expressing sincere beliefs.
- ▪Bob Odenkirk described 'manosphere comedy' as 'low-hanging fruit' that is shallow and lacking in depth.
- ▪He stated that the comedy trend relies on shock value and crude material, comparing it to rotting fruit on the ground.
- ▪Odenkirk argued that comedians are performing personas, not expressing their true beliefs, and that audiences often misunderstand this distinction.
- ▪He believes the manosphere comedy movement is declining and will likely dissipate over time.
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Media Bob Odenkirk predicts end of ‘manosphere comedy,’ rejects it as 'low-hanging fruit' in NY Times interview Actor rose to fame in the '90s alt-comedy scene and stars in upcoming action film 'Normal' By CJ Womack Fox News Published May 1, 2026 8:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Bob Odenkirk slams ‘manosphere comedy’ as ‘low-hanging fruit’ in blunt interview Bob Odenkirk calls "manosphere comedy" shallow and says it’s "low-hanging fruit" that won’t last, while also arguing audiences misunderstand comedians as speaking sincerely rather than performing.
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