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Joe Rogan is well known for his candid and controversial style of comedy, unafraid to poke fun at public figures and pop culture icons. In his latest Netflix special "Joe Rogan: Burn the Boats", the comedian turned his satirical sights on none other than Britain's Prince Harry. The special, filmed live at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, Texas on August 4th, sees Rogan channel his signature irreverent humor to roast the Duke of Sussex.
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Over the course of the hour and 17 minute set, Rogan wove commentary on various hot button issues like Covid vaccines and transgender rights into his comedic act. However, it was his scathing impersonation and mockery of Prince Harry that truly stood out. According to Rogan, it all started one morning when he turned on the TV still in his underwear to discover Harry speaking about him. Playing up the absurdity of the scenario for laughs, Rogan launched into an exaggerated impression of the prince expressing concerns over "dangerous vaccine information" being spread on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
From there, Rogan spared no mercy in poking fun at Harry. He entertained the idea of what a psychedelic mushroom trip with the prince might look like, vividly portraying Harry progressively losing his composure and identity in a bewildered drug-induced state. Rogan also speculated on the hilarity that could ensue from discovering the royal "kiting balls" down the hall after ingesting the mushrooms. Through it all, Rogan maintained his signature sarcastic and irreverent comedic style at Harry's expense.
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The comic's jabs didn't end on stage either. A blind item published on the Sedan Megan reported that Megan Markle attempted to pressure Netflix into pulling Rogan's special over its critical humor directed at Harry. However, as Rogan pointed out, Netflix would likely welcome Megan withdrawing her own projects from the platform instead. He mocked her "thin skin" and questioned the viability of her proposed shows like an untitled cooking show still "sitting in Netflix's warehouse" without an air date.
For Rogan, the incident highlighted Markle's struggle for media influence and public perception. Where she aims to control scandalous narratives through back channel phone calls and emails, Rogan asserted that Netflix has yet to acknowledge or move forward with her projects. In his characteristic blunt style, the comic declared "Joe Rogan's smarter, richer, and more popular in the USA than she'll ever be." The exchange positions Rogan as defiantly unwilling to curb his freewheeling comedy even in the face of royal disapproval.
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The special brought renewed attention to Joe Rogan's reputation as an incendiary but immensely popular cultural figure unafraid to court controversy. With over 200 million downloads, The Joe Rogan Experience podcast sits at the forefront of new media and is regularly in the headlines. Likewise, Rogan's specials on Spotify and Netflix reach massive audiences, making him a kingmaker of sorts in the comedy sphere. At the same time, his stands on issues like vaccines and willingness to platform fringe views remain polarizing amongst critics.
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The satirical skewering of Prince Harry again demonstrated Rogan's long held belief that any public personhood deserves equal opportunity mockery. Rather than curb his content, Rogan doubled down through pointed impersonations and biting quips directed at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Whether audiences found his routine funny or offensive, it undeniably sparked lively online discussion.
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While the royal couple may disapprove, the special proved Rogan's comedic authority remains defiantly intact even in the face of criticism from the highest levels. If nothing else, he managed to generate buzz through lighting his torch at one of the world's most famous figures. Such fearless irreverence towards cultural icons is exactly what cemented Rogan's legend in the first place.
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