Famous Comedian Comes Out Against Common Core, Standardized Testing – See If You Can Get the Answers to His Kids' Homework

UPDATE: Comedian Louis C.K. later included examples of his daughters’ homework.

A huge amount of my third graders time is spent preparing for and answering questions like this. pic.twitter.com/WU5tEo8JRO

— Louis C.K. (@louisck) April 28, 2014

This is one of my favorites. Also for third graders. Who is writig these? And why? pic.twitter.com/xUBVIxE6WU

— Louis C.K. (@louisck) April 28, 2014

Look at 4 of part a. And the point isn't that it's too hard. Just read #4. Please. pic.twitter.com/5bnUlaXG5b

— Louis C.K. (@louisck) April 28, 2014

Sorry. I sit with my kids as they so their HW they devour knowledge. When it's hard they step up. Their teachers are great

— Louis C.K. (@louisck) April 28, 2014

But it's changed in recent years. It's all about these tests. It feels like a dark time. And nothing is going in anymore.

— Louis C.K. (@louisck) April 28, 2014

It's this massive stressball that hangs over the whole school. The kids teachers trying to adapt to these badly written notions.

— Louis C.K. (@louisck) April 28, 2014

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Louis C.K., recently named “America’s undisputed king of comedy” by GQ, seemingly came out against Common Core and standardized testing on Monday. He also found support from people across the Internet.

“My kids used to love math,” the comedian tweeted on Monday. “Now it makes them cry. Thanks standardized testing and common core!”

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 09: Comedian Louis C.K. attends the FX Networks Upfront screening of 'Fargo' at SVA Theater on April 9, 2014 in New York City. Jemal Countess/Getty Images

While the tweet certainly doesn’t read like a joke, he is a comedian and it’s possible he’s joking. C.K. talks about his two daughters regularly in his comedy and in interviews. As of Monday afternoon, his tweet had been retweeted 4,400 times and favorited 6,500 times.

@louisck @cppcabrera ugh same. Well, that and I hated trig. With a passion.

— Thix the Blood Witch (@sinthetix) April 28, 2014

@louisck This humble erstwhile schoolmarm thanks you.

— michele somerville (@NYpoet) April 28, 2014

“@louisck: My kids used to love math. Now it makes them cry. Thanks standardized testing and common core!” AMEN!!!!!!!!!!

— Lisa Koch (@kolisach) April 28, 2014

#edreform RT @louisck: My kids used to love math. Now it makes them cry. Thanks standardized testing and common core!

— Kevin Coughlin (@kcough) April 28, 2014

@louisck You should write a bit on Common Core and post the video. Teachers and parents are hurting for allies. You'd be perfect.

— Kenzo Shibata (@KenzoShibata) April 28, 2014

Louis C.K. was also hit with some criticism -- but those speaking out in favor of Common Core certainly appeared to be in the minority.

@louisck @pizzaUNOFFICIAL or maybe because they are learning more challenging problems ...

— NotaTeenMom (@teenmom4evr) April 28, 2014

@Small_Gov_Cons @louisck No, it's because you probably don't do much math anymore. It's not just about addition, it's about teaching logic.

— Kevin Stevens (@kevdog) April 28, 2014

Glenn Beck also reached out to C.K. and even offered to give him a copy of his new book, "Conform."

Hey @louisck, we all feel your pain. Can I send you a copy of my new book #Conform about this?

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) April 28, 2014

Louis C.K. said President Barack Obama was one of his real-life heroes in a 2012 interview with Vanity Fair.

"I really love Barack Obama," he said, adding that he was lucky to have voted for him.

He seemingly leans left on several issues and has come under fire in the past over his controversial remarks about Republican politicians like Sarah Palin and former President George W. Bush. However, his comedy is generally not political in nature.

C.K.'s critically-acclaimed comedy TV series "Louie" returns to FX for a fourth season on May 5.

(H/T: Twitchy)

This story has been updated.