Cem Yilmaz, a comedian who goes beyond just making people laugh in his standup shows, has recently made headlines with a subtle jab from the stage. His criticism of leading actors claiming others 'make a living thanks to them' has not only piqued curiosity but also garnered support from his audience.
While his '38 years old' joke, articulated in his show broadcasted on Netflix, was hotly debated on social media for days, this time his harsh criticism of the industry has taken the spotlight.
The joke in the show, saying something along the lines of 'I'm dating someone who's 38... they say 'he's found a young one'... 38, damn, on the brink of death,' ignited debates especially among female users. Celebrities also joined the discussion: İrem Derici, stating that she is 38 years old, defended that it was humor and openly supported Cem Yılmaz. On the same days, the suggestive post by Necla Karahalil, Cem Yılmaz's ex-girlfriend, was interpreted as a 'subtle jab'.
Yilmaz, without directly naming anyone, expressed his disapproval towards certain leading actors with his onstage remarks. 'A leading actor claims 'Thanks to me, 300 people are earning their bread'... Well, thank you, baker...' said Cem Yilmaz, adding, 'To me, it sounds utterly disrespectful.'