Comedian jokes about controversial topics

Emily Eisert, Opinion editor

Controversial jokes about abortion were first met with some apprehension and then laughter on Saturday night.

Comedian Steve Hofstetter who rose to fame with his YouTube channel and is a writer for College Humor as well as a host on “Laughs” on Fox Networks, began his set with jokes about how small McMinnville is.

He said he had four hours to kill before the show so he toured McMinnville and didn’t know what to do with the next three hours and 57 minutes.

Hofstetter did not shy away from more controversial topics like abortion during his show.
Taking a female empowerment stance, Hofstetter used a variety of public figures and politics to make his point.

He discussed the controversy over funding for Planned Parenthood as evidence that many politicians do not support women.

He explained that ninety seven percent of what Planned Parenthood does is women’s health and three percent is abortions.

He drove home his point by saying that if ninety seven percent of funding went toward penis pills for men there would be no question about funding.

The moment that was met with the biggest laughs was a story about a man who had been to one of his shows and waited outside for him only to say, “I’m pro life” while smoking.

Hofstetter replied by saying no you’re not then explained that he was not because he was smoking. The man said he could smoke if he wanted to and Hofstetter said “you’re right, your body your choice.”

Another highlight of the show was the special guest appearance by the dog Hofstetter is fostering, Walter.

He said that people often like to say that dogs are practice for children to which he explained all of the differences between dogs and children and said these people must not be very good parents if they practice with dogs.

Hofstetter catered part of his show to Linfield by asking questions about the school, which led to a more interactive show.

Learning that Linfield is a Division III school known for its outstanding football team caused Hofstetter to tell several jokes about how unimpressive that is.

He concluded his show with a question and answer section in which he said he would answer all questions honestly.

Audience members asked questions about how he met his wife, his opinion on politics and his most embarrassing moment.

An audience member asked for Hofstetter to bring Walter the dog on stage and he concluded the show by talking about fostering his 11-year-old dog.