The Mark Twain Award for American Humor, considered the highest honor a comedian in the United States can attain, has been bestowed upon Adam Sandler.

Sandler has recently been added to the list of esteemed American entertainers who have been honored with the coveted prize, including Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Whoopi Goldberg, and many others.

The Mark Twain Prize, bestowed by the Kennedy Center, is intended to acknowledge individuals whose contributions have influenced American society in a manner comparable to the acclaimed 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, who is better known by his pen name, Mark Twain.

To be frank, it closely resembles Sandler's extensive career spanning over several decades.

As per the Kennedy Center, Clemens was recognized as a bold spectator of society who not only astonished many but also pleased and educated countless others through his unwavering stance against social inequities and individual absurdities.

Admittedly, this assessment might seem a little charitable considering some of Sandler's previous productions such as Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore. Nonetheless, the final verdict is not within our jurisdiction.

Furthermore, the verdict does not rest with individuals on social media who have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Kennedy Center's selection of the Billy Madison actor for the 2023 prize.

Another individual contributed with a touch of sarcasm: "Adam Sandler is good. But 'the Mark Twain Award lifetime of comedy' good? Maybe. But I have to wonder... are they running out of comedians? There had to be a better choice this year."

Ouch.

A third person added, quite sarcastically: "Adam Sandler is receiving the Mark Twain Award. Who's presenting it to him, Rob Schneider?"

Regardless of the opinions of anonymous individuals on Twitter, the fact remains that he will receive the award, whether they approve or not.

It is unfortunate for them, but we suppose that is how it goes.

Before the event, Deborah F. Rutter, the President of Kennedy Center, commended Sandler's career trajectory from his early days on Saturday Night Live (SNL) in the 1990s to the present time.

"Adam Sandler has entertained audiences for over three decades with his films, music, and his tenure as a fan favourite cast member on SNL," she said.

"Adam has created characters that have made us laugh, cry, and cry from laughing.

"I am looking forward to a laughter-filled evening like no other as we celebrate his career at a ceremony that is sure to bring together the best in comedy."