Must Be Careful in Delivering Comedy, Ernest Prakasa Warned Bintang Emon

Kapanlagi.com - Ernest Prakasa recently gave a warning to Bintang Emon in a live Instagram session before Bintang Emon was accused on social media. This is because Bintang, who is currently in the spotlight and receiving a lot of attention, needs to be careful in his comedy.

When contacted by phone on Monday (15/6), he mentioned some examples of fellow comedians who have had problems with certain communities because of their comedy.

"Yes, I have reminded that when in a highly spotlighted position like Bintang, it's vulnerable. It's easy to slip up. Whatever he does will receive more attention than before he went viral," said Ernest Prakasa.

1. The Risk of a Comedian

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The director of the film Cek Toko Sebelah also said that what happened to Bintang Emon is a risk. A risk that will occur when a comedian discusses an issue related to law and politics.

"If this happens now, it's a risk. Regardless of whether what he says is true or not, whether people agree or not," said Ernest.

"As people who have many followers, talking about things related to current issue, politics, law, government, there is a risk of eliciting reactions like this," he concluded.

2. Chronology of Bintang Emon's Slander

As information, after making a video in response to the public prosecutor's demand for the alleged perpetrator of the acid attack on Novel Baswedan, Bintang Emon was slandered by several intentionally created accounts stating that Bintang Emon was confused because he ran out of money to buy drugs. This then sparked a response from the Indonesian community, with the majority supporting Bintang Emon and criticizing the government.

(kpl/irf/rsp)