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Bono: 'Send in Amy Schumer, Chris Rock and Sasha Baron Cohen to battle extremists'

U2 frontman Bono has admitted he believes comedians Amy Schumer, Chris Rock and Sacha Baron Cohen are the key to fighting extremism.

The Dubliner addressed a Senate subcommittee hearing on Tuesday about tackling extremists while asking for more aid to be given to refugees.

During his speech on behalf of his One Campaign, the Beautiful Day singer confessed he believes laughter could be an effective weapon against extremist groups.

“The first people that Adolf Hitler threw out of Germany were the dadaists and surrealists,” he said.

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“It’s like, you speak violence, you speak their language. But you laugh at them when they are goose-stepping down the street and it takes away their power.

“So I am suggesting that the Senate send in Amy Schumer and Chris Rock and Sacha Baron Cohen, thank you.”

Although a bizarre suggestion to some, Senator Jeanne Shaheen admitted Bono’s opinion was something she has heard before.

So far comedienne and actress Amy Schumer is the only member of the Bono’s proposed laughter team to have responded online, simply writing “Holy s**t”.

 

Speaking about addressing the Senate, the rocker admitted he couldn’t believe he was there.

“I’m having to pinch myself,” he said.

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