China’s ‘Comedy Queen’ Loses Yet Another Deal Over Men Jokes

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Tech giant JD.com has become the latest brand to cut ties with female comedian Yang Li after facing customer backlash. Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has cut ties with the female comedian Yang Li after being inundated with complaints from male customers. Yang is one of the leading lights of a new generation of female Chinese comedians, who is known for poking fun at the male ego. But these gender-based barbs have made her into a controversial figure, with many accusing her of being “anti-men.” JD.com had originally signed a deal with several stars of two popular new stand-up comedy TV shows, including Yang, to promote the company’s “Singles’ Day” shopping festival campaign, which was launched on Oct. 14. But Yang’s appearance at the launch ceremony quickly sparked the ire of many of JD.com’s male customers, who flooded the brand’s social media channels with angry comments. JD.com is particularly famous for selling electronic devices, and its user base skews male. Acc ………………………………