Waleed Aly, soon to be the ex-host of 'The Project', decided to use the show's final week to deliver one of his trademark 'unique perspective' takes on the show's cancellation. In true Aly fashion, he managed to explain why the show's end is both a good and bad thing in a lengthy 10,000-word monologue.
Audiences were left flabbergasted, not so much by his arguments, but by trying to decipher what exactly his point was. Aly commented, "A lot of people, including some in this office, are not looking at this issue for what it really is. They aren't critical thinkers like me, so they aren't bringing the level of nuance that only I can provide."
He continued, "People are being far too reductive in this current political climate when discussing this issue and going to extremes by being either happy or sad about this news."
Aly's take included points such as, "The show has a long history and that must be taken into consideration. Although it also shouldn’t be because does good points made 10 years ago undo the damage caused by recent guests."
He also touched on the mixed emotions surrounding job losses and financial security, noting, "Many regular workers are losing their jobs which is sad, but also offers them an opportunity to find new work. Meanwhile, many of the hosts are rich and can afford this break, but also rich people have mouths to feed too."
In a typical existential twist, Aly posed the question, "Is the show really cancelled if a random person on the street hasn’t seen the announcement? Why are we jumping to care about the emotions of those who haven’t proven whether their show was even cancelled in the first place…"
He concluded with a ramble about the importance of using a platform to create change while simultaneously arguing that platforms should not impose change on their audience, adding that he will miss his friends, though his friends might not miss his lengthy speeches.
Source: The Chaser (Australia)