Recently, well-known stand-up comedian Xu Zhisheng has become a hot topic after causing controversy by posting a comment. As Japan's nuclear effluent discharge continues to heat up, Xu Zhisheng's comments seem to have become a "high-level meme", leading to misunderstanding and controversy.
However, the incident also provoked food for thought about the responsibility and wisdom of stand-up comedians.
As a special form of comedy performance, stand-up comedy often uses humor and satire to touch on sensitive topics of society and current affairs. However, when discussing major social issues, especially topics such as environmental protection and ethics, the actor's words need to be cautious.
Xu Zhisheng's "high-level meme" incident makes people wonder whether the use of words needs to be more intelligent in the field of talk shows.
The art of speech should, first and foremost, serve the values and norms of society. In the face of the nuclear sewage discharge incident in Japan, the public is generally very concerned about environmental protection, and is worried and angry. At such moments, as a public figure, it is not only a social responsibility to express your attitude towards environmental degradation clearly and firmly, but also a responsibility to fans.
In Xu Zhisheng's case, his "high-level meme" caused misunderstandings, one of which may be due to the lack of clarity in the message. However, some people also pointed out that this may be his deliberate use of public opinion hype, in this case, some people understand it as a chasing heat and playing clever.
For this, we may need to have some new understanding of the "wit" in stand-up comedy performance. Wit is not just about brushing up on existence or causing controversy, but also about maintaining a clear value orientation in humor. Otherwise, pursuing too clever word games can damage your own reputation and the feelings of your fans.
As a public figure, the art of speech also needs to resonate with the emotions of the public. In Xu Zhisheng's case, many netizens thought that he "suffered the loss of culture" and criticized him as "stupid", meaning that his comments need to be understood based on cultural knowledge.
However, whether this "high-level terrier" is appropriate should also attract attention. The subtlety of rhetoric lies in being both deep and close to people's everyday experiences and common perceptions. After all, the actors' work is designed to convey information, not make people feel excluded.
In the field of stand-up comedy, the correct use of words is closely related to the three views of the individual. Even highly educated people cannot ignore the responsibility of words. Xu Zhisheng's undergraduate and graduate education is certainly admirable, but in the field of public opinion, this is not the most important thing.
The correct words not only reflect the actor's knowledge, but also reflect his perception of social responsibility and adherence to values. In the face of complex and sensitive topics, it is true wisdom to grasp the proportions, neither go to extremes nor compromise your personality.
On the whole, when using the art of speech, stand-up comedians need to consider social responsibility, cultural resonance and adherence to the three views.
Advanced memes may be creative, but creativity should not go beyond moral boundaries. Society needs stand-up comedians who are not only humorous, but also intelligent, touching on issues with words, guiding public opinion with wisdom, and leading values with responsibility.
Xu Zhisheng's case may be a lesson, but it also gives us a chance to think: navigating the ocean of words requires more wisdom as a navigational marker.