U.S. comedian Tim Dillon has been dismissed from the Riyadh Comedy Festival after making jokes that referenced slavery, which were reportedly not well-received by the event organizers. Dillon, who lost a significant payday of $375,000, claimed he was defending the people affected by the topic through his humor. His situation has sparked discussions among other comedians, with Marc Maron commenting critically on those attending the festival. Meanwhile, comedian Shane Gillis has publicly expressed his refusal to partake in the Saudi event, citing a principled stance against the country’s human rights abuses.