Armstrong’s feedback addressed what he sees as problematic tendencies in up to date comedy, significantly comedians who goal weak teams.
“We reside in such chaos proper now, and it’s one of many worst instances within the historical past of America in my lifetime,” Armstrong mentioned.
“We’ve got these politicians, and the way these bizarre macho comedians are beating folks down — folks which can be marginalized, whether or not it’s LGBTQ or if it’s folks of shade or those that have psychological disabilities — and it’s like they’re simply punching down on folks.”
The 90’s rock icon contrasted this offensive method with comedians he admires from an earlier technology.
“And [this] brings me to the folks which can be within the movie [Green Day’s new movie ‘New Years Rev’], like Bobby Lee and Fred Armisen, who’re these Gen X sort of comedians,” he continued.
“That brings again to the Janeane Garofalo sort of comedy, the place it’s nonetheless self-deprecating, however on the identical time, it’s bought a much bigger view of how fucked-up society is, with out throwing in conspiracy theories and kickboxing. That’s the technology of comedians that I believe are actually one of the best.”
Throughout the promotion of Inexperienced Day’s new film, “New Years Rev,” which premiered at TIFF, the feedback had been made. Armstrong’s views on social points and comedy mirror his ongoing dedication to addressing societal challenges by means of his artwork. Billie Joe has been very crucial of President Trump.
He stays hopeful concerning the potential launch of the “American Fool” film adaptation, exhibiting his sustained curiosity in initiatives that target social and political themes. The unique “American Fool” album and the next Broadway musical had been notable for his or her sharp critiques of American politics and media tradition.