“How Is That Offensive”: Stephen A. Smith Defends Jo Koy for Taylor Swift Golden Globes Jab

The 81st Golden Globe Awards happened recently. Many celebrities were present there, including Taylor Swift. During her time there, Swift’s reaction to a joke by host Jo Koy has caught everyone’s attention. The joke concerned her frequent appearances in NFL game cutaways. The incident highlighted a disconnect in humor and later became a viral topic.

Further intensifying the discussion, sports analyst Steven A. Smith also stepped into the spotlight. He offered a supportive stance towards Koy. His forthright opinions on the matter have captivated public interest.

Jo Koy’s joke was ‘harmless’ per Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith fervently defended Jo Koy’s comedic approach at the Golden Globe Awards. Koy had quipped about Taylor Swift’s significant airtime during NFL games. The joke notably involved her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, of the Kansas City Chiefs. Smith passionately argued, “How the hell was that cruel?” He also said, “How is that offensive?”

He emphasized the harmlessness of Koy’s remark on Swift’s frequent camera appearances. Smith further stressed the importance of humor, asserting, “Laughter is valuable, y’all. It’s a huge commodity.” He further added, “What did he say what you can’t tell jokes, that is as harmless of a joke as there is. Less camera shots of Taylor Swift at the Golden Globes than the NFL that is as harmless as innocuous as unoffensive as it gets.”

He also addressed the growing sensitivity of audiences. Smith provocatively questioned, “What are we gonna do next?” Expressing concerns over the implications for comedians and the culture of comedy. He concluded by saying, “Why don’t we just admit you got a whole bunch of people out there soft as hell can’t take anything.” His outspoken views have stirred a broader conversation about the delicate balance between humor and sensitivity. After the show, Jo Koy shared his thoughts on the viral moment too.

Jo Koy reflected on Golden Globes hosting

At Billboard’s Golden Globes after-party, Jo Koy engaged in a candid conversation with ET’s Denny Directo. They talked about the viral moment involving Taylor Swift. Koy reflected on his joke and remarked to Directo, “I was just saying it was cute… it’s less cutaways, that’s all.”

Directo injected humor into the discussion and suggested that Swift might have been thirsty. To this Koy, with a smile and a handshake, replied, “Maybe she just needed to drink the champagne.” Beyond this light-hearted exchange, Koy expressed pride in the significant AAPI wins at the awards. He emphasised the collective significance, “It’s not just one, it’s for all of us.”

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Despite Swift’s seemingly reserved response, Koy appeared satisfied with the outcome of his hosting stint. What do you think? Was it an overreaction on Swift’s part?

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