Jim Gaffigan Cracks ’Controversial’ Joke During Golden Globes

During the Golden Globes, comedian Jim Gaffigan stirred controversy by making a joke that referenced Jeffrey Epstein-like material while presenting the award for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television. He humorously mentioned his small-town Indiana background, stating, “I’m from a small town in Indiana; I’m not a pedophile.“ The joke received mixed reactions, with some awkward silence and a few laughs. Gaffigan sarcastically questioned if “pedophile“ was a new award category but proceeded to announce Ricky Gervais as the winner for his Netflix show. The dry and sarcastic nature of the bit, typical of Gaffigan’s style, left some feeling it was too soon for such a sensitive topic, especially considering recent developments. Notably, Taylor Swift was among those who appeared to find parts of Jim’s set amusing.