“Controversial Choice: Florida College Taps Russell Brand for Provocative Sexual Assault Workshop”

In a twist that has left many scratching their heads (and perhaps a few shaking their fists), the New College of Florida has taken a rather unconventional approach to addressing serious issues—by inviting none other than English comedian and podcaster Russell Brand to lead a sexual assault workshop. It raises the question: in today’s cultural landscape, what counts as “exposure to diverse perspectives,” and what could possibly go wrong when a self-proclaimed ‘freethinker’ takes the reins on such a sensitive topic? With college president Richard Corcoran hailing Brand as a leading scholar in what he cheekily calls “nonconsensual studies,” one has to wonder what qualifies someone to teach about consent while under investigation for allegations themselves. Just when you think you’ve heard it all, this announcement nudges the boundaries of absurdity, especially after learning that the workshop has already been postponed due to new legal troubles for the comedian. Buckle up, because the conversation around consent just got a bizarre makeover! <a href="https://theonion.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RussellBrandNIBGPH.jpg”>LEARN MORE.

SARASOTA, FL—As part of an effort to expose the student body to a variety of cultural perspectives, the New College of Florida announced Thursday that it had invited English comedian and podcaster Russell Brand to teach a sexual assault workshop. “Mr. Brand has an incredible range of experience he can share with both students and the local community alike,” said New College of Florida president Richard Corcoran, adding that the school would be conferring an honorary degree upon the British actor, whom he lauded as a leading scholar in the field of nonconsensual studies. “He’s a freethinker and a free-doer. Gifted young sex pests who would like to attend ‘Touching Without Permission’ can register now. Mr. Brand has promised there will be plenty of hands-on experience.” At press time, reports confirmed the college had been forced to postpone the workshop after new charges were filed against Brand in the state of Florida.