Political interpretations are often attached to Druski’s comedy, but the comedian says that is not the role he is trying to take on. He addressed the conversation around his work in a new TIME cover story, where he discussed one of his most talked-about sketches of the year. Despite the reactions and debates surrounding the video, Druski kept his own perspective straightforward.
“I’m not no politician,” he said. “I’m just a funny guy.”
The comment came while discussing his March sketch, “How Conservative Women in America Act,” which featured Druski wearing white makeup, a blonde wig, and blue contact lenses as he portrayed an exaggerated conservative woman. In the sketch, the character breaks down during interviews and makes racist comments while going through an increasingly over-the-top day.
Although Druski did not directly reference any real individual, many viewers interpreted the character’s appearance as a reference to Erika Kirk. Kirk later appeared to respond without mentioning Druski by name, saying she had seen comedians using whiteface while criticizing what she described as “dehumanization.”
Instead of breaking down the sketch as a political message, Druski told TIME that he was more interested in highlighting the creative process behind the character’s transformation. That aligns with how he has previously explained his approach to comedy. The comedian told the magazine that many of his characters are inspired by real-life behaviors he observes, adding that comedy can serve as a reflection of things people might otherwise overlook.
His viral megachurch pastor character came from similar observations, with Druski previously noting that there was “truth” behind the humor.
The balance between satire and social commentary has become more noticeable as Druski’s sketches have become bigger and more detailed. According to TIME, the conservative-woman sketch crossed 100 million views on Instagram, while his characters have started expanding beyond social media into larger entertainment projects. His megachurch pastor persona, for instance, evolved from a viral skit into his BET Awards hosting performance and an upcoming Netflix series, Collect & Praise.
Although audiences often attach political meanings to some of his characters, Druski appears focused on keeping his identity centered around comedy. His attention remains on pushing his creativity further, including projects like Livestream From Hell with Kevin Hart and Kai Cenat, as well as his expanding acting career. TIME reports that his next film role will see him appearing alongside Chris Pine and Emma Stone in The Catch.
