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DeVine emphasized that the audience craves authentic, straightforward comedy—films like The Hangover or Superbad—which are funny, slightly edgy, and offer no hidden agendas. These movies might offend some, but they provide genuine laughter and an escape from the complexities of today's social issues.
He stated that many people want entertainment that doesn’t have a message to wedge in at the end, but simply makes them laugh. The current trend of politicization and woke messaging has created a significant barrier to that kind of pure entertainment.