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16. Dark Humour for Dark Times with Tadhg Hickey

The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

CHAPTER

Navigating Activism, Satire, and Resistance Through Humor

The chapter features an Irish comedian whose activism and satire work touch on various social and political issues, including anti-imperialism and anti-colonial settler history. Despite facing challenges in commercial success, the speaker emphasizes the importance of standing up for beliefs, particularly in movements like supporting Palestine. The discussion explores using humor as a coping mechanism and a form of resistance, showcasing how jokes can defy humiliation, resist oppression, and foster solidarity between communities.

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