The news of celebrities who have lost their homes continues to increase. Comedian and commentator Andrew Schulz insinuates that the media could be tone-def.

Andrew Schulz on Flagrant

Source: Flagrant via YouTube

The segment this occurred on is ‘LA Fires: Why No One Seems to Care & Who’s Really to Blame on YouTube channel Flagrant.’

 

The Media Angle on L.A. Fires

Andrew Schulz decided to take a good portion of time to express reprimand for the news portrayal of the L.A. Fires. Schulz goes onto say, “stop talking about the famous peoples’ houses that burned down! Talk about the school in what’s that neighbourhood? In Altadena.”

 

“If you don’t have anything, and you are hearing about someone’s house that they already owned burned down, the knee-jerk reaction is to not have empathy for that. Because you’re like, I don’t even have a house to burn down.”

 

An important theme in this conversation was the devastating tragedy that is in fact taking place in L.A. It is not to remove all coverage of celebrities, but to share the voice, especially to those who truly lost everything without a safety net. With independent journalists calling out big media for their coverage angles, there is a chance that the collective would be more inclined to listen to both sides (mourning for our beloved Hollywood favourites and the less fortunate who are enduring this) if both receive an equal spotlight.

 

Who Is Andrew Schulz?

Andrew Schulz is an American comedian, actor, and podcaster, widely recognized for his sharp, unfiltered humor and observational comedy. Born on October 30, 1983, Schulz grew up in New York City, where he began performing stand-up comedy in the early 2000s. He gained popularity for his unique style, blending edgy humor, and as a result, in with cultural and social commentary.

His humor often touches on sensitive topics like race, gender, politics, religion, and social issues, which has drawn criticism from some audiences. However, Schulz embraces this, positioning himself as a comedian who challenges cancel culture and pushes the boundaries of free speech.

 

L.A. Fires Update

According to the New York Times, “Winds have eased in the Los Angeles area, helping firefighters make more progress on the biggest wildfires, as frustration grew among evacuees who were eager to return home more than a week after the fires started. Officials said on Thursday it would most likely take at least another week, possibly more.”

 

 

What do you think about Andrew’s commentary regarding coverage of the fires in Pasadena?

 

Read more about the L.A. Fires at HOLR Magazine