Comedian David Kau recently found himself eating humble pie after a heated exchange with Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie on social media.
David had initially taken a confrontational approach when requesting a meeting with Gayton, which led to a public back-and-forth. However, David has since issued a public apology, acknowledging his mistake.
In his latest post, David expressed his regret, stating: “Dear Minister @GaytonMcK, I apologise unreservedly to you. I could have and should have used a better approach to bring whatever issues the comedy industry is facing and follow the right channels.”
Dear Minister @GaytonMcK
I apologize unreservedly to you.
I could have and should have used a better approach to bring whatever issues the Comedy industry is facing and follow the right channels.I did not mean to insinuate or give the wrong and negative impression about…
— DavidKau (@davidkau1) August 20, 2024
Minister Gayton responded graciously, accepting the apology and added: “Thanks for apologising, I have the utmost love and respect for you and your craft.”
Thanks for apologising, I have the utmost love and respect for you and your craft. I’m excited about the changes that we will bring about with the help of people like you who has passion and compassion for comedians. Apology accepted wholeheartedly. Let’s make magic ?????? https://t.co/X2ZxZmLClb
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) August 20, 2024
The spat began last week when David, frustrated by a lack of response, publicly asked to meet Gayton, questioning whether stand-up comedians needed to be “in the Olympics or die” to get his attention.
Do we have to be in the Olympics or die before we Stand up Comedians can meet you @GaytonMcK ? ??♂️
We know we’re not recognized or there’s no category for us although we have employed hundreds of people without any government Assisstance but would appreciate a meeting please.…— DavidKau (@davidkau1) August 16, 2024
Gayton, known for his swift actions, countered by providing evidence of previous efforts to address comedian-related matters. He responded: “… I can’t have you insinuating that I don’t care about comedians, your approach bro.”
I have attended every comedy show you ever had,I had bought loads of tickets despite you offering them for free, I even bought for my staff, i have booked you last year 4 our event @ Houghton hotel. I can’t have you insinuating that I don’t care about comedians, your approach bro https://t.co/BwSBKzv7Yv
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) August 16, 2024
David, not backing down, mentioned his prior attempts to reach out to both Gayton and the former minister, Zizi Kodwa.
I would love to engage you all but the Minister or his spokesperson and department will reply. Minister Zizi met with everyone in art n culture except the Comedy sector.
We’ve been and I use ‘We’ lightly, those who know know. We know this comedy industry is here purely based on…— DavidKau (@davidkau1) August 16, 2024
After facing criticism for his tone, David humorously enlisted AI to rewrite his tweet: “Ok guys, I asked ChatOn AI to rewrite the tweet for me, here it goes…”
Ok guys I asked ChatOn AI to rewrite the tweet for me, here it goes…
“Dear @GaytonMcK,
We would like to request a meeting to discuss the recognition and support of stand-up comedians in our community. Despite employing hundreds without government assistance, we feel our…
— DavidKau (@davidkau1) August 16, 2024
Words: Fame Frenzy
