Sean Strickland believes “wokeism” has killed comedy.
Strickland, who has never shied away from sharing his politically incorrect and often revolting views on a number of subjects, thinks today’s generation is entirely too soft. Taking to social media, the former middleweight champ reminisced of a time when you could trash-talk and mock your friends in a way that would be considered offensive by today’s standards.
“Woke-ism ruined comedy,” Strickland wrote on X. “Back in the fubu generation we would all make fun of each other face to face in friendly gathering. White, black, gay. Not trans because that didn’t exist but it was a good time. Now “no no no I’m not racist, I don’t see color, you’re Hitler obviously.””
Woke-ism ruined comedy
Back in the fubu generation we would all make fun of each other face to face in friendly gathering. White, black, gay. Not trans because that didn't exist but it was a good time.
Now "no no no I'm not racist, I don't see color, you're Hitler obviously"
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) August 6, 2024
The term “woke” rose to prominence during the Black Lives Matter movement and was used as a call to recognize and combat police brutality and systemic racism. Its meaning has since expanded to encompass a slew of progressive political concerns surrounding race, gender, and sexual orientation.
However, “woke” has also been weaponized by political conservatives in recent years, labeling it as a far-left ideology that aims to discriminate based on perceived injustices.
Sean Strickland Takes a Dig at Trump Supporter Nina-Marie Daniele
Even if Strickland can’t run around calling people a variety of slurs in today’s climate, ‘Tarzan’ appears to have found one person willing to take his abuse with a smile.
Last month, Strickland’s friend and UFC interviewer Nina-Marie Daniele shared a picture of herself at the Republican National Convention. There, Daniele expressed her support for former U.S. president Donald Trump who received the GOP’s nomination for the third time at the event.
Seeing a golden opportunity to strike, the ex-titleholder responded to her post in the most Strickland-esque of ways.
Didn't think they let Mexicans in the RNC….. "excuse me senorita the cleaning crew doesn't come till after the white men leave" lmao https://t.co/c5ERTuv2Gx
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) July 20, 2024
“Didn’t think they let Mexicans in the RNC….. “excuse me senorita the cleaning crew doesn’t come till after the white men leave” lmao,” he quipped.
Of course, Daniele is not Mexican. She’s actually French and Italian—something she has reminded Strickland of on several occasions.
Sean Strickland thinks I look more Mexican than Italian. What do you guys think? LOL FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/wGzY31Xlm6 pic.twitter.com/2LEJiNAE89
— Nina-Marie Daniele (@ninamdrama) December 31, 2023
Do I really look Mexican you guys?
For the 1,000th time I am French and Italian but I am a proud American @SStricklandMMA LOL https://t.co/3EaWMA9dE3 pic.twitter.com/QAljotYgtY
— Nina-Marie Daniele (@ninamdrama) July 20, 2024
