To put it bluntly; I miss him. There’s sort of an ”every-guy” feeling that you get when you watch one of Louis’ stand ups, one that you can associate and relate to what he’s joking about. And it’s just that – these are well crafted, thought out and structured jokes, that are delivered in a storytelling fashion that makes you feel like you’re just watching a sad, angry man’s life fall apart.

It’s listening to the sloppy, yet perfectly precise delivery, about topics that are often seen as a grey area and all of the inner ramblings of a self deprecating, overweight bald man. There’s method in his craft and I truly believe he’s one of the best.

Not to take away from the recent allegations of sexual misconduct; it was wrong what he did and I’m sure he understands this more than anyone else who has an opinion on the matter. It’s common in this day & age that we live in, for these witch-hunts to transpire, which thrive on destroying a person’s career and livelihood, and continuing to punish them ’til they’re broken.

Louis fucked up. We all fuck up. Put the pitchforks down and let the man at least attempt to better himself.

A woman outside a recent performance of his held a sign that read,

”When you support Louis CK, you tell women your laughter is more important than their sexual assaults and loss of their careers.”

Ridiculous. I am a fan of Louis CK. That by no means, means that I’m a fan of women being sexually assaulted and/or losing their careers. To even suggest those that support the man and his craft condone his actions is stupid. We’re all aware that the mind of a comic or just a creative, for that matter, can be a dark and often skewed place. His style of comedy on stage certainly reflects his attitude and personality off stage, making all the allegations somewhat non-surprising.

Separate the art from the artist.

Louis told his most recent audience that he was struggling with income and has really felt the effects of his actions this past year, and of course, as he should.

But why must the man continue to be punished? He sadly abused his power and flapped his dick around in front of a few women that admired him. He put them in a terrible situation that they’ll sure not forget, but I’d better understand the ongoing onslaught, had he have pulled a Cosby or a Weinstein. This isn’t to say he gets a quick pass, nor am I detracting from the fact that what he did was unethical, but people too often gain great satisfaction destroying a man’s life and career beyond the point of any intended punishment for the act/s committed.

All shit besides, I respect him for the laughs he’s brought me and hope to see him grace our screens again soon.

Long live the CKing.

“Hard things, you survive them or you don’t. I think even hell you can survive. Hell is not that bad. I’ve been there.”