Outrage over comedy group's Robert Pickton T-shirts sparks protest

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A protester approaches a person attending the Danger Cats show in Vancouver, B.C., on March 24, 2024.

Controversial comedy troupe Danger Cats performed in Vancouver Sunday, despite a crowd of protesters gathered outside the downtown venue. A previously scheduled show was cancelled in Metro Vancouver in February.CBC NewsA protester approaches a person attending the Danger Cats show in Vancouver on Sunday. Controversial comedy troupe Danger Cats performed in Vancouver Sunday, despite a crowd of protesters gathered outside the downtown venue.

One of those victims has been identified as Tanya Holyk, whose cousin Lorelei Williams was at Sunday's protest. Two T-shirts sold by Danger Cats are pictured. The T-shirt that many have deemed offensive is shown on the right. CBC News reached out to the Danger Cats after the Sunday night protest, but has not received a response. The Canadian comedy trio is comprised of Sam Walker, Brett Forte and Uncle Hack.

"Officers were on scene to keep the peace," Vancouver Police Department Const. Tania Visintin said in an email to CBC News.Police stand outside the venue for a Danger Cats show in Vancouver's Chinatown on Sunday. The show was held at a venue in Chinatown that borders the Downtown Eastside.Last month, a New Westminster comedy club announced it was cancelling a scheduled Danger Cats show after online uproar.

A photo of Rick Bronson's House of Comedy B.C. in New Westminster. Comedy troupe Danger Cats were set to perform at the club, but the show was cancelled after outrage over the group selling a T-shirt depicting serial killer Robert Pickton.

 

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