Rob Schneider says comedy reveals hidden beliefs, warns labels like ‘Nazi’ silence debate

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Comedian and actor Rob Schneider said during a recent episode of "The Dr. Phil Podcast" that comedy exposes hidden beliefs, while warning that labels like "Nazi" and "white supremacist" are increasingly used to shut down disagreement, as he discussed the psychology of humor, social offense and self-censorship.Schneider warned that terms historically associated with extremist ideologies are now used more broadly in everyday disagreements."Instead of saying you're wrong, I hate you, you're a demon, you're a Nazi, you're a fascist, because I'm old school," Schneider said."I come from a place where those words were used for fascists, Nazis, and white supremacists," he continued. "They weren't used as a word for people who aren't agreeing with you." Rob Schneider speaks on "The Dr. Phil Podcast" about how comedy exposes hidden beliefs and reflects cultural tensions. (Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)'ENTOURAGE' STAR JEREMY PIVEN SAYS PEOPLE ARE TOO EASILY TRIGGERED AND NEED TO HEAR EACH OTHER OUTHe tied that shift to a broader erosion of dialogue, referencing the consequences of cutting off conversation entirely."When you stop the conversation, that's when violence starts," Schneider said.Schneider made the remark while discussing the death of Charlie Kirk and the importance