Comedian Deletes Joke After Druze Community Threatens Lawsuit

Stand-up comedian Shahar Hason has removed a video after facing backlash from the Druze community for a joke he made about their flag's colors. In the clip, Hason jested with an audience member, comparing the colors of the Druze flag to those of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag.

Hason claimed the Druze flag, which dates back to the 12th century, and the Pride flag, adopted in 1974, shared the same colors. He then impersonated a Druze elder, suggesting they had tried to convince the LGBTQ+ community to change their flag's colors, implying their original design was inferior. He concluded the bit by saying the elder resigned himself to the fact that the colors would be the same as the Druze flag.

Druze lawyer Samer Ali responded to the video, calling Hason's remarks disgusting and arrogant. Ali stated that Hason's comparison and his portrayal of a Druze elder with a drooping mustache were offensive and disrespectful to the Druze faith and traditions. He added that hundreds of people had contacted him, indicating a potential lawsuit against Hason.

In response to the criticism and the threat of legal action, Hason deleted the video to avoid further conflict with the Druze community. The article concludes by questioning what remains acceptable to joke about in the current era of political correctness.