Numerous comedians, including Pete Davidson, Bill Burr, and Dave Chappelle, faced immense backlash after they were announced as part of the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. It was paid for by the Saudi government and, according to screenshots shared by comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, comedians were prohibited from telling any negative jokes about the country, its royal family, or any religions. Human Rights Watch claimed that the event was intended to "deflect attention from [Saud