Comedian Andrew Santino says he went to ‘war’ with Disney execs over censored jokes

Comedian Andrew Santino said he had a “war” with Disney in the upcoming review of Hulu’s stand, accusing the company of forcing him to joke about the so-called “Disney Adults.”

“They must have changed the joke,” Santino tells variety show.

“I’m not shocked by that. We started a war. They don’t want those jokes there.”

Santino said the special titled “White Noise” and the Sept. 12 premiere was tagged by Disney executives after preview. The rebound focused on his little bit about adult Disney superfans who often visit the park without kids and wear branded outfits.

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Comedian Andrew Santino performed at the Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, California on March 28, 2025. (Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images)

“My argument is: I’m joking on a particularly controversial special. I don’t think it’s a controversial thing for people who like adults like Disney to joke, but they don’t agree.”

He said executives think these jokes will not respond well to the brand because Disney owns Huluwhere it is streamed.

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According to Santino, executives told him Had to minimize jokes Otherwise the special offer will not be played.

He told him: “They are like, ‘If you want to be here, that’s what we want. typesaid both sides finally agreed to the cut version.

Comedian Andrew Santino appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! On September 3, 2025, promoting his new Hulu comedy special “White Noise”. (Randy Holmes/Disney/Getty Images)

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Santino disconnected the decision from reality and said he compromised in frustration.

“Frankly, it’s the bull – because that’s not how people think and talk in the real world. No one cares,” he said.

“People keep saying their thoughts and when comics can say things people don’t say much, they fall in love with their thoughts.”

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Andrew Santino plays Hulu’s “Hularious” stand-up comedy celebration on December 3, 2024 at the booth in New York City. (Diapasupil/Getty image)

The experience he said emphasized why Comedians are turning Podcasts and independent platforms, not traditional channels.

“That’s why we love the podcast world and why we’ve gotten rid of traditional forms of media. We’re tired of being told, ‘You shouldn’t say that.'”

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