Who’s “we”, and why do you feel the need to ask them if they like a particular comedian?

I reject that kind of black and white thinking. We don't have to classify people as either "cool" or "uncool", or "good" and "bad". We can criticize one thing someone does, while also praising something else that they do.

We? Think for yourself.

You either like him or dont like him. Don't let a bunch of faceless online accounts do gatekeeping on your life.

The fuck is this we shit? Make you your own mind

This kind of "checking that I'm still orthodox" post makes my skin crawl. Who is "we"?

I think he's always been a bit of an asshole, but he's a charming asshole and sometimes the things he says are on point. Other times he's just being an asshole though, but I still find that entertaining for the most part.

I think in general he leans more left than he lets on if that's what you mean.

His podcast when his wife is on (It annoys me that people would find this to be relevant credentials, but she's a POC) shows that he has a pretty healthy world view where he talks crap a lot, but is happy to be told he's an idiot as well, at least by her.

How is that even a question? Bill Burr is a legend.

Also, I collect/watch all of real time. Bill Burr wasn't on any episode this year/season.

Who is we?

I don't know him as a person, but I think he's pretty funny as a stand up and not a bad actor.

Bill Burr is a surprisingly thoughtful and principled guy with consistently good opinions. He's a comedian, and he doesn't have any theory underpinning his worldview, but I bet if you look at why he's been criticized in the past it's by liberals who are mad that he's being critical of liberals. I'm not at all surprised that he lit up Bill Maher on his boomer-ass Israel-Palestine takes.

I've never seen a problem with him...

OP why are you trying to outsource your opinion?

I think he's smart and brave. A lot of smart people won't say what they think because of people everywhere checking on discourses for the smallest fractures getting offended. Smart people, in the end, will choose their battles. Bill Burr is not always on point but he does not shy away from stating his point of view. Sometimes he does it brilliantly. I don't follow the guy as much as a fan or a critic would to know why they like him or why they hate him right now. Seriously, cancelation culture is not constructive.

I like him. Like everyone Burr sometimes have a bad take or two. But overall he's a nice guy.

Sapere Aude, OP. You don't need to outsource your opinions.

What controversies?

Think for yourself.

He hasn't been funny in a long time. I think covid brain broke him because after that he's switched to Podcaster humor and it's insufferable.