“The punchline is worth the fictionalized premise.”
ComedianHasan Minhajhas admitted that he embellished stories in past stand-up acts.
She was rushed to the hospital, he said, where he was informed that it was not anthrax.
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Minhaj conceded that his daughter was never exposed to the powder.
What if this was anthrax?"
“The punchline is worth the fictionalized premise,” he said.
The woman disputed the story, tellingThe New Yorkershe turned down Minhaj days before the dance.
Minhaj acknowledged that was the truth but said they carried different perceptions of the rejection.
“There are so many other kids who have had a similar sort of doorstep experience.”
Minhaj told the outlet he stands by his work.
“I think they are coming for the emotional roller-coaster ride.
The comedian confirmed his stance in a statement to EW.
“All my stand-up stories are based on events that happened to me,” Minhaj said.
That’s inherent to the art form.
You wouldn’t go to a haunted house and say, ‘Why are these people lying to me?’
The point is the ride.
Stand-up is the same.”
