In the week following the announcement of 2024's Golden Globe winners, there has been a sustained focus on Jo Koy, his monologue and the scrutiny he got for it. Koy was roasted for his opening set, and criticized for jokes he made about Barbie, Taylor Swift and more. Now, the stand-up comedian is reflecting on what happened, and explaining why he thinks what he did was important.
Almost a week after his hosting gig, Jo Koy spoke with the LA Times about what happened, and the aftermath of it. He was asked to “grade” his performance, and in response, he said:
