The limit of humor – Outrage erupts: Greg Gutfeld of Fox News and the Joke that crossed the F0rbidden line!

Greg Gutfeld, known for his sarcastic style on Gutfeld!, once faced harsh criticism for crossing the line with a joke. The incident happened in 2022, when the world was shocked to learn that actor Tom Hanks had tested positive for CVD-19. Live on air, Gutfeld quipped: “If America’s Dad can get it, what hope is there for the rest of us?”

Social media exploded almost instantly. Many viewers felt he was “insensitive” to Hanks’s situation – as the actor was then receiving treatment far from home. Although Gutfeld later explained that his intent was to “lighten the mood,” criticism continued to spread. One coworker recalled: “Greg realized immediately that he’d gone too far, but live TV gives you no rewind.”

While the incident had no serious consequences, it became a classic example of how thin the line is between humor and respect. Later, Gutfeld admitted: “Even humor needs limits, and that time taught me a lesson.” The episode showed viewers that behind the sharp-tongued host is still a person who can slip up and reflect on it.