Comedian Adam Conover writes a (pretty much) on-target defense of Michelle Wolf's performance at the Correspondents' Dinner. A lot of folks who should know better are attacking her, saying she didn't do well. Trump tweeted that she "bombed" and of course we all know that Trump would feel that way about any speech that didn't have as its central thesis, his greatness and unprecedented success. I think a lot of journalists are pissed because she said this to them…
You guys are obsessed with Trump. Did you used to date him? Because you pretend like you hate him, but I think you love him. I think what no one in this room wants to admit is that Trump has helped all of you. He couldn't sell steaks or vodka or water or college or ties or Eric, but he has helped you. He's helped you sell your papers and your books and your TV. You helped create this monster, and now you're profiting off of him. And if you're gonna profit off of Trump, you should at least give him some money because he doesn't have any.
And a lot of them are showing that they aren't very good journalists because they're falsely reporting that Ms. Wolf disparaged Sarah Huckabee Sanders' appearance.
People keep referring to the whole soirée as "Nerd Prom" but I think a better nickname, which I've also heard, is "The Sycophants' Ball." There is much worry these days about Trump's cries of "Fake news" whenever he doesn't like what's being said. People fear it will harm journalism and the First Amendment. I'd be more concerned about reporters getting too comfy-cozy with those they're supposed to be covering.
And to those who say she "crossed the line," I say that Trump destroyed that line ago. I do not believe that every comedian "speaks truth to power." I've known too many comedians who knew how to get cheap laughs in truth-free acts. But the argument against one kind of comic is exactly the same as the argument against letting politicians and pundits say what they want to say. When you start restricting one, you're gunning for the other.