AY Makun, the comedian, has given his opinion on social media usage, describing the platforms as a “toxic environment”.
In a post via X on Wednesday, the comedian argued that social media has become a place where people do not need formal training to become “foolish”.
In the lengthy post, AY also lamented that social media users “prioritise emotions over facts, rewarding negativity and sensationalism”.
“Social media is a place where you don’t need formal training to know how to be a fool. You just have to be born foolish and be free enough to express your foolishness,” he wrote in parts.
“The funny part is that a lot of people carry their ignorance with a lot of class and a lot of confidence based on what they see or feel.
“Having said that, more foolish people will continue to evaluate their performances in the space by creating sensationalism and negative viral content for the entertainment pleasures of their different audiences.
“But as long as foolish individuals do not care about the stress, pain, anxiety, loneliness, and depression they bring you, the more it is also very important for them to enjoy the consequences of their actions.”
Social media is now the new king Kong, where feelings are now more important than objective facts . If a foolish person comes out and says something that unlocks the feeling of an audience, he or she gets praised. But if a wise person comes and says something that is contrary… pic.twitter.com/eEXElMvmGT
— AY COMEDIAN (@AYCOMEDIAN) March 20, 2024
The rant came on the back of the criticism trailing a birthday post wherein the comedian referred to Denzel, a 17-year-old lad, as his “son”.
In the post shared on Tuesday, AY also told Denzel that “daddy loves you” while expressing his eagerness to reunite with him.
The post stirred up backlash on social media, leading some users to speculate he had a child out of wedlock.
However, it turns out Denzel is the son of Morenike Ebimami, AY’s sister, who had celebrated him three days earlier.
AY is married to Mabel Makun. Their union is blessed with two daughters — Michelle and Ayomide.
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