Cleese: Political correctness 'a half way decent idea and then it goes completely wrong'

John Cleese thinks political correctness is "condescending."

Cleese: Political correctness 'a half way decent idea and then it goes completely wrong'

John Cleese thinks political correctness is "condescending."

The controversial comic has made jokes about a variety of cultural stereotypes during his career, but admits he finds it ridiculous there are certain countries which are off-limits to laugh at.

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