Chris Rock’s Anti-Immigration Joke About Latino Athlete Juan Soto Has People Questioning If He Deserves Another Slap 

Chris Rock’s Anti-Immigration Joke About Latino Athlete Juan Soto Has People Questioning If He Deserves Another Slap 
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Chris Rock metio la pata once again, this time over a joke about Dominican baseball star Juan Soto’s $700 million contract with the New York Mets. During a recent appearance on Saturday Night Live, Rock delivered a punchline with his trademark biting humor: “Fewer immigrants would come to the United States if you stopped paying them $700 million to play baseball.” He specifically referenced the 26-year-old athlete and Mets owner Steven Cohen, quipping: “It’s like Steven Cohen bought a Dominican for $700 million; you can get a whole bushel of them for that amount.” 

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Is Chris Rock Even Funny?

The joke has received mixed reactions, with critics calling it insensitive and reductive, while others defended it as social commentary typical of Rock’s comedic style. The reference also reignited memories of the infamous 2022 Oscars slap, when Will Smith struck Rock on stage following a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. For some, the Mets routine is now making people question whether or not he deserved that slap from Will Smith – and if it should’ve been harder.  

Rock didn’t stop at sports or immigration. His routine also took aim at politics, referencing Donald Trump’s victory and President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. “Every parent in the world would forgive their kid,” Rock said, “except the parents of the Menéndez brothers.” The line, which nods to the infamous case of Lyle and Erik Menéndez, offered another sharp commentary wrapped in dark humor. Does anyone hear Rock’s “jokes” before he delivers them? If so, there seems to be a lot of “yes” people around him because wtf? 

Now What?

With his unapologetic style, Rock continues to toe the line between provocation and satire, sparking conversations that transcend comedy. Whether addressing billion-dollar contracts, immigration, or politics, his jokes strike nerves that keep audiences divided and talking. 

Chat, are we into this or not really? 

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