Chris Rock compares cancel culture to Salem witch hunts

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Comedian Chris Rock has compared cancel culture to the Salem witch hunts.

Comedian Chris Rock has compared cancel culture and the 'woke' era to the Salem witch hunts and the Old Testament. Rock, aged 61, made the remarks while promoting his new film 'Misty Green'.

Rock argued that wokeness should come with a willingness to forgive, rather than focusing solely on punishment and cancellation.

Chris Rock compares cancel culture to Salem witch hunts — Image: New York Post

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Chris Rock slams Woke 1 advocates for forgiveness while likening era to Salem Witch TrialsNew York Post · 3 Oct, 23:30
Chris Rock shreds 'woke 1.0' era, compares modern outrage to Salem witch huntsFox News · 3 Oct, 21:57

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