Taiwanese comedy club vandalized with feces and paint amid Xi Jinping satire speculation

Taiwan's "Kamedi" comedy club faced a shocking act of vandalism when it was doused with feces and paint on Sunday night. Police quickly apprehended a suspect, a man surnamed Guo, who claimed his actions stemmed from frustration over being unable to purchase a ticket for a show.

However, the incident has sparked speculation about political motives. Comedian Huang Yi-hao, who recently performed a routine satirizing Chinese President Xi Jinping, suggested that the attack might be retaliation from "interested parties." This possibility has cast a shadow over the venue, known for its open platform for diverse viewpoints.

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Although sometimes I feel that 'it's already a miracle that this store can last until now without being splashed,' seeing the staff's hard work still unable to completely remove the paint stains on the ground still affects my mood.

Fellow comedian Huang Hao-ping shared his dismay on social media, admitting that the club's ability to operate for so long without incident felt like a miracle. He expressed sadness seeing the persistent paint stains and the impact on the staff. Huang Hao-ping also noted that some audience members canceled their tickets due to the scare, lamenting the loss of an enjoyable evening for patrons.

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If you don't like a certain statement, come on stage and say it yourself.

While acknowledging the connection some have drawn to freedom of speech, Huang Hao-ping urged against escalating the incident to that level. He stressed that violence is not an appropriate response to dissenting opinions, pointing out that Kamedi welcomes performers of all stances. "If you don't like a certain statement, come on stage and say it yourself," he proposed.

Huang Hao-ping directly addressed the perpetrator, suggesting that after facing consequences, the individual should consider taking the stage to express their views. He argued that a funnier, more articulate performance would be a greater humiliation to a comedian than vandalism. He concluded by thanking the performing group "Xiangsheng Shikong," the audience, and the staff for their support, highlighting the resilience of comedy in the face of adversity.

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After taking responsibility for what you should, if you have the opportunity, you can stand on the stage and express your views directly. If you can tell jokes better than us, it's actually more humiliating to a comedian than splashing paint.