China’s most famous comedian under investigation for joke about communist song
- Chinese comedian Guo Degang altered the lyrics of a classic Communist-era song during a July 24 live Peking opera performance in Wuhan, prompting an official investigation by authorities.
- The Wuhan Culture and Tourism Bureau found that Guo's improvised lyrics were not approved despite the performance having required permits, leading to a probe for possible violations of performance regulations.
- The incident caused cancellations and postponements of Guo-related theater performances, including a 10th-anniversary tour and a Deyun Society comedy show.
- Social media was divided over the issue, with debates on artistic improvisation versus regulatory compliance and differing views on political satire and controls over 'red classic' works.
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The next performances of the actor were cancelled. Before humming the song on stage, he had not submitted the modifications of the text to the Bureau of Culture and Tourism, a strict rule of the communist regime.
In China, one of the greatest comedians is being investigated by authorities for allegedly ridiculing a revolutionary song, CNN reports. This did not sit well with the Chinese authorities. Last month, stand-up comedian Guo Degang improvised the lyrics of a well-known Chinese song during a performance in Wuhan. The song, *Ik bespeel mijn vertrouwen pipa* (I Play My Beloved Pipa), is about communist guerrilla fighters who fought against the Japane…
China Investigates Top Comedian Over Revolutionary Song Joke
China has launched an investigation into prominent comedian Guo Degang after he altered lyrics to a well-known revolutionary song during a stand-up performance, according to CNN and Chinese state-affiliated media. Guo reportedly changed a line from “Playing my beloved pipa” to reference the Forbidden City while performing in Wuhan in late July. A complaint accused him of distorting a revolutionary work and violating public standards, ThePaper re…
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