On Saturday, June 1, Jaime Caravaca, a Spanishcomedianknown for his participation on the late-night showLa Resistencia, replied to a photo the father, Alberto Pugilato, a far-right commentator and musician, had posted of his three-month-old son captioned “Pride and joy.” Though his comment was deleted, Pugilato posted a screenshot to hisown pageof the joke: “No one will be able to prevent the possibility that he’s gay, and that when he grows up he gorges himself on black c—k.”
HighlightsA Spanish musician punched a comedian in the face during his set at a Madrid night clubThe comedian had previously made a sexualized joke online about the man’s three-month-old sonThe father, known for his far-right stances, promised the comedian he’d end up apologizing for the joke, which proved to be true
The dad responded to the Tweet, saying, “I assure you that you are going toapologizefor what you said about my three-month-old son and you will discover that real life is not Twitter.”
Far-right musician Alberto Pugilato struck Jaime Caravaca in the face during his comedy set in Madrid over a sexualized joke the comedian had made about his infant son online
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The self-proclaimed “anti-communist” certainly followed through with his threat. In the video, the “Patriot,” who maintains a following onXof over 40,000, calmly walks onto the stage and throws a singlepunchat the Madrid-based comic, who then stumbles into his seat in the corner.
The father previously promised the comedian that he would end up apologizing for the joke that implied his three-month-old child would grow up to be gay
In addition to producing music with far-right themes, Pugilato is known for his outspoken and inflammatory stances against the LGBTQ+ community and immigration
Despite the father-of-three’s taboo public persona, most commentators supported his actions. “Good,” read dozens of responses. “I’m a dad and I approve this message,” said one.
Others, however, implored the government to take a tougher stance against the far-right and denounced the fact that “a neonazi … punches a comedian and celebrates it with impunity.”
Un padre se enfrenta con el cómico Jaime Caravaca después de que este hiciera comentarios sexuales sobre su hijo de tres meses en redes sociales.pic.twitter.com/bRBgxjcxQx
— Wall Street Wolverine (@wallstwolverine)June 3, 2024
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The musician’s prediction had proved accurate. Caravaca posted his apology shortly after the incident. “After what happened, what was intended as a joke, was ultimately an unfortunate comment and not appropriate on my part. My apologies to the people who feel affected.”
The father replied with his acceptance of the apology. “I support freedom of expression in the same way I support the right to respond. I wish you no harm and hope this helps others understand that children are sacred.”
Though thepolicewere called to the theater, they did not arrest Pugilato because Caravaca declined to press charges.
The incident spurred vigorous debate online, with many defending the father’s actions over a joke that crossed the line and others condemning the violent response
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