Chris Rock jokes he'd be too controversial to host the Oscars these days

Variety

“If it was five years ago, I could say something really offensive and funny right now, but I can’t do that anymore, so…heyyyy!” Rock said Monday while honoring Eighth Grade director Bo Burnham, who directed his Tamborine standup special. Rock added: “Steve Martin is here. You should host the Oscars. You’re the best. Steve Martin should host the Oscars! Because I’m not doing it, goddammit! You’re not getting me.”