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Comedian Rob Schneider Gets Pulled Off Stage Mid-Set
Comedian Rob Schneider’s performance at a Canadian fundraiser was abruptly halted this week due to content deemed inappropriate for the occasion. Schneider, a former “Saturday Night Live” cast member, was performing at the Four Seasons Ball, an annual gala supporting the Hospitals of Regina Foundation, when his politically charged comedy led organizers to intervene and cut his act short.
As some attendees began to leave, representatives from the Hospitals of Regina Foundation intervened and requested Schneider to exit the stage. He complied immediately according to a spokesperson from the foundation who spoke to the Hollywood Reporter.
One attendee reported that Schneider’s routine contained jokes that many found offensive, including “transphobic” and “misogynistic” remarks, as well as anti-vaccine commentary. Allan, who identifies as a Black, queer individual working in equity, diversity, and inclusion, told the CBC “Everyone in the room was groaning, saying, ‘What is going on?’ Like whispering to themselves. Not a single laugh at times,” he described. “It was just very apparent how uncomfortable everyone felt and how unacceptable the things he was talking about were.”
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The Hospitals of Regina Foundation explained that they requested Schneider to conclude his performance early because “the performance did not meet the expectations of our audience and our team.” Schneider promptly exited the stage, following which the organization issued “an unconditional apology” to those attending the fundraiser. The Hospitals of Regina Foundation said that Schneider was booked for the 2023 event through its booking agent. Additionally, all references to Schneider, including a poster promoting his appearance, have been removed from the organization’s website.
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“We do not condone, accept, endorse or share Mr. Schneider’s positions, as expressed during his comedy set,” wrote the foundation.
Actor ROB SCHNEIDER at the 2006 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards at UCLA Los Angeles. April 1, 2006 Los Angeles, CA 2006 Paul Smith / Featureflash
Schneider, known for his work on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) and in numerous comedy films was born in San Francisco and developed an interest in stand-up comedy while still in high school. His career took off in the late 1980s and early 1990s when he became a writer and then a cast member on SNL. He was on the show from 1990 to 1994, where he performed various characters and was part of a group of SNL performers including Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, and David Spade, who collectively became known as the “Bad Boys of SNL.”
After leaving SNL, Schneider transitioned into a film career, often collaborating with his fellow SNL alumni. Some of his most notable films include “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo” (1999) and its sequel, “The Hot Chick” (2002), and “The Animal” (2001). Schneider has also appeared in several Adam Sandler films, including “The Waterboy” (1998), “Big Daddy” (1999), and “50 First Dates” (2004), contributing to his reputation in the comedy genre. Despite mixed critical receptions for many of his films, Schneider has remained a prominent figure in American comedy.
In recent years, Schneider has also ventured into television, starring in the sitcom “Rob” and the Netflix series “Real Rob,” which blends aspects of his professional life and personal experiences.
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