As comedy troupe known for racist jokes set for Hamilton, venues urged to consider how ‘harmful ideas’ spread [Video]

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A comedy troupe known for racist jokes is scheduled for two shows at Hamilton’s Levity Comedy Club & Lounge next month, in the wake of the cancellation of performances at other Canadian venues following community backlash.

The Danger Cats’ shows are scheduled for Feb. 7 and Feb. 8 at the downtown venue.

Their jokes include ones about Jewish people, Indigenous children who died at residential schools and convicted serial killer Robert Pickton’s victims. The troupe has appeared on podcasts and in photos with members of Diagolon, a far-right group named in a 2022 House of Commons report as an example of “ideologically motivated violent extremism.” 

In his podcast, Danger Cats member Uncle Hack has also excused attacks on politicians because of their choices related to COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccines, saying he’s not violent but it may also be their time to “pay the piper.”

His social media posts target numerous …