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As discussions around race and comedy evolve, the relevance of Blazing Saddles continues to resurface. In recent years, queries about whether a film of its kind could be produced in an era of heightened sensitivity to racial issues have been met with skepticism, even by Mel Brooks himself. Several scenes would likely conflict with contemporary viewpoints, making it a prime example of art that, while groundbreaking in its day, now sits at a complicated intersection of comedy and social commentary.