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Dec 17, 2023 · “People whine that comedy doesn’t get enough respect,” Guy Lodge, critic for Variety, noted at the time. “And then when an intelligent, complex comedy is recognised as such, they complain ...
Nov 29, 2021 · Amid the push and pull of cancel culture versus free speech, is it possible for humor to still be a uniting force, instead of a divisive one?
Dec 11, 2023 · We insist that comedians respect our sacrosanct ideals—and pray that they skewer our sanctimony. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it.
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Aug 30, 2016 · Why is humour such a powerful means of communication – and what can it tell us about the human condition?
Sep 21, 2016 · How do you draw a line in the comedic sand? We asked Tom Ballard, Karen Edwards, Suren Jayemanne and Bish Marzook to discuss the ethics of comedy.
Jul 8, 2018 · Comedy is intended to make audiences laugh. Tense or difficult issues can be perceived as more approachable through jokes. Additionally, there is the chance that stereotypical ethnic and racial depictions can be used in ways that ultimately challenge these negative stereotypes. For instance, the ABC sitcom Fresh Off the Boat attempts to give an ...
Sep 1, 2020 · Stand-up comedy involves, among other things, a relationship between the comedian and the audience. The comedian is often not just trying to get the audience to laugh but to laugh along with the comedian, or to laugh together at the comedian. This imbues stand-up comedy with a social dynamic where the personage of the comedian is important.
