Just six days in the sudden interruption of his broadcast, Jimmy Kimmel re -air. Some say the show exceeded the limits. How much satire does democracy last? Sofia Kleftakis’ comment. But be a dude, and more to do Maga. The former speaks freely, puts them in power and pays the price. The second calls for silence, requires submission and is afraid of criticism.

“Can’t you believe they gave me back my job? And I can’t believe they gave you back your job! We’re a back! ”Said Jimmy Kimmel last night at the long -awaited return of his broadcast on television, addressing US President Donald Trump.

Satire returned … or at least so it looks

The show was cut after Kimmel’s comments on the murder of Charlie Kerk, a controversial activist and a Trump fan. Returning the show after six days and New Trump’s new derogatory statements against Kimmel a few hours before the broadcast comes back in the air is not just a television comeback. It is a political and cultural event. Because what happened was not just a pause, it was a warning. The show’s presenter returned in front of the cameras saying: “Our freedom to speak is what others admire more in this country. And this is something I am ashamed to say that I considered it for granted. ” And now we can’t do that we don’t understand.

Half an hour hymn to freedom of speech

Kimmel himself, in his first monologue after his return, spoke excited about half an hour about freedom of speech and the situation in the US. Yesterday’s show broke every record of viewers. He did what he had to do at the moment: a hymn to freedom of speech and at the same time a reminder that this is probably, unfortunately, it is not self -evident.

Talked about the threat of censorship. For the fear that satire creates to the powerful. And he thanked not only those who supported him, but mainly those who disagree with him, but defended his right to speak. And that’s where the real message lies.

The return of the show does not negate what happened. It does not erase pressures, threats, silence. But it shows that when society reacts, something can change. And, perhaps most importantly, it reminds us that satire is not a privilege of our “own”, but it is the right of all. Even those who say things we can’t hear.

Collective Solidarity from Germany

When Kimmel’s broadcast was cut last Wednesday (September 17), the well -known German presenter Stefan Raab offered Kimmel to take over at any time.

Rab said characteristically: “Hi Jimmy, that goes to you. I am Stefan, I have been doing entertainment in Germany for 30 years and I heard that they have cut your show and because I do not like this and I am a great admirer, yours and the non -censored version of entertainment, I offer you to take over.

“The guy in Germany offered me a job, can you imagine that? This country (US) has become so authoritarian that even the Germans say: Come to us! ” This was Kimmel’s satirical response.

The satire is not safe. It is not balanced. Certainly not always funny. But it is necessary. Because when it stops existing, not only any Kimmel, but a whole society. And when it finally returns, we must welcome it not with relief, but aware: that what has been won can be lost again.

Because the dude is annoying while Maga censors. If we have to choose, I choose the dude – with all its defects.