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Bill Burr Predicts Cruise Ship Disaster

Comedian's Joke Goes Viral After Tragedy

In a tragic turn of events, a comedian's joke about sinking cruise ships has gone viral in the wake of a real-life disaster.

Bill Burr, a popular comedian and podcaster, joked about sinking cruise ships in a stand-up routine in 2019. In the joke, Burr says that he would “randomly sink cruise ship[s]” and that “it'd probably be a good thing.”

After a cruise ship sank in China, killing at least 442 people, Burr's joke has resurfaced online and sparked controversy. Some people have criticized Burr for making light of a serious tragedy, while others have defended him, saying that his joke was not meant to be taken seriously.