# @thewrap on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmCOu-ki9Y
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35533311-thewrap-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/e59bf6a01e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-10-09T15:56:14.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Wrap (@thewrap) — https://gondola.cc/thewrap

## Caption

“It’s a complicated issue,” #AzizAnsari told #JimmyKimmel of the controversy over standups performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival.

His decision to perform was based on his belief that comedy can enable cultural change in Saudi Arabia: "I felt like it’s something that's pushing things in the right direction, I hope.”

📸 Getty

Read more at the link in bio.

## Stats

- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 0
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 10

## Tags

jimmykimmel, azizansari

---
Copyright (c) Gondola