Posted October 19, 2016
To re-answer the OP (since I see this topic is a bit different than the idea I was getting at), it's all up to you and your personal values. What you're asking seems to be along the same lines as "Is it morally correct to still enjoy a Woody Allen film?" or "Can I still laugh at Bill Cosby's old stand-up routines?"
I say you go with whatever makes you feel happiest. If watching this guy and laughing at his stuff makes you feel uncomfortable in the back of your mind, avoid it. If you're still able to have a good time, do it and ignore all the political crap. It's not like you're encouraging others to follow him or agreeing with everything he says. It's for your own, personal enjoyment, and you're confident enough in your values to acknowledge that X about him is funny and Y about him is crap, so just watch what makes you laugh.
There's a difference.
I'd agree though, probably best to avoid endorsing him. That'll only lead to lengthy explanations and questioning glances.
I say you go with whatever makes you feel happiest. If watching this guy and laughing at his stuff makes you feel uncomfortable in the back of your mind, avoid it. If you're still able to have a good time, do it and ignore all the political crap. It's not like you're encouraging others to follow him or agreeing with everything he says. It's for your own, personal enjoyment, and you're confident enough in your values to acknowledge that X about him is funny and Y about him is crap, so just watch what makes you laugh.
trentonlf: I would personally stop supporting anything he/she does. It could be construed that by supporting them that you support their beliefs, as stupid as that sounds it happens a lot.
I don't think OP is saying he's necessarily supporting the guy, just enjoying his content. There's a difference.
I'd agree though, probably best to avoid endorsing him. That'll only lead to lengthy explanations and questioning glances.
Post edited October 19, 2016 by zeogold