Margaret Cho’s decision to unleash a social media tirade against Lindsey Graham just hours after his passing is a perfect case study in the grotesque state of modern celebrity culture. Here we have a controversial comedian using tragedy for cheap clicks, and major outlets are bending over backward to cover this sensationalism. They treat it as if Cho is merely “speaking her truth,” rather than bashing a deceased politician in a tone-deaf display of self-righteousness.

Imagine if a conservative figure like Candace Owens had indulged in similar antics against a liberal icon. The corporate media machine would be in hyperdrive, condemning the behavior as crude and disrespectful. Platforms like CNN and MSNBC would drown out any dissent with sob stories of morality and decency. But because Cho aligns with a liberal narrative, she’s celebrated, and her “artistic expression” is given a free pass.

This is where the hypocrisy runs rampant. Comedians used to push boundaries, not kick those who can’t fight back. The double standard here stinks of agenda-driven journalism, prioritizing clicks and likes over ethics. It’s not just comedy; it’s a calculated assault on decorum wrapped in a facade of humor. The mainstream fosters this toxicity while vilifying anyone on the Right who steers from the approved script.

While laughter can be a powerful tool, this kind of public mockery post-mortem is a sad commentary on our current landscape—where morality is dictated by political affiliation, and respect gets thrown out with the bathwater.