Bill Maher, the talk show host, criticized celebrities for their disconnect during the COVID-19 pandemic. On his podcast “Club Random,” he conversed with media mogul Byron Allen about their preference for houses over apartments, especially during the pandemic. Allen noted that many New Yorkers fled to places like Aspen due to the pandemic, reflecting the gap between wealthy rhetoric and behavior.

Maher highlighted the disparity between the wealthy and average Americans, pointing out celebrities’ tone-deaf nature. He remarked, “Every time I turned on the TV, it was some version of, ‘We’re all in it together.’ No, we’re not.” Maher explained how many people faced different realities, some getting food delivered while others enjoyed luxury escapes.

Despite being a liberal celebrity, Maher has often criticized his peers for their lack of connection to everyday struggles. He proposed a sarcastic solution, suggesting celebrities should experience working for delivery services if they claim unity with ordinary people.

One prominent example Maher discussed was a video where celebrities like Gal Gadot and Mark Ruffalo sang John Lennon’s “Imagine.” The performance, with lyrics about a utopian world without possessions, was criticized as inappropriate while millions were suffering.

Delivery apps gained popularity during the pandemic as people avoided public spaces. This period highlighted the different worlds inhabited by celebrities and the general public. Gadot later admitted the video was “in poor taste.”