Drew Jarding's religious jump rope joke draws 13K views
August 13, 2026 at 7:07 AM MT · via YouTube / Drew Jarding · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Ex-Mormon comedian Drew Jarding's short video joking about being "canceled" for religious content drew 13,500 views in 44 hours. The self-deprecating humor addresses the tension of creating critical Mormon content.
Jarding's comedy often explores his Mormon upbringing and departure from the faith. His shorts regularly generate engagement by combining humor with cultural commentary about LDS life.
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