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An NYC comedian joked about the upside of gentrification. Then came the firestorm.

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About a month ago, comedian Saidah Belo-Osagie posted the latest video in her TikTok series, "girl who's secretly happy her neighborhood's gentrifying." She didn't expect it to get nearly 2 million views, let alone ignite an online conflict.
The article from Gothamist discusses the controversy surrounding New York City comedian Nimesh Patel, who made a comedic remark about the "upside" of gentrification during a performance at Columbia University. His comment, which suggested that gentrification could lead to better local amenities like a Chipotle, was met with significant backlash from students and activists. Critics argued that his humor trivialized the serious issues of displacement and cultural erasure faced by communities due to gentrification. Following the performance, Patel faced accusations of insensitivity and was criticized for not understanding the broader implications of his words. The incident sparked a debate about the role of comedy in addressing social issues, with some defending Patel's right to free speech and others condemning the remarks as out of touch with the realities of urban development's impact on marginalized communities.

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