Several pro-Palestine graduates staged a walkout to protest Seinfelds presence at the ceremony.
Oh my God, what a beautiful day.
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The sitcom actor went on to deliver his commencement address as intended.
Jerry Seinfeld.Duke University/YouTube
Though he did not address the walkouts directly, he briefly commented on the subject of political correctness.
“I totally admire the ambitions of your generation to create a more just and inclusive society.
He continued, Not enough of life makes sense for you to be able to survive it without humor.
But it will still not make a whole hell of a lot of sense…
Even if its at the cost of occasional hard feelings, its okay, you gotta laugh.
A representative for Seinfeld declined to comment.
“A small group of protestors walked out.
as he began his fantastic speech.”
you might watch Seinfelds full Duke commencement address above.
