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41. Jack Antonoff: Jokes Are The Melodies Of Comedy

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

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Laughing Through Death

In this chapter, the speakers tackle the complex relationship between humor and death, sharing personal anecdotes and exploring societal norms surrounding grief and funerals. They emphasize comedy's role as a coping mechanism, blending light-hearted observations with reflective commentary on the absurdities of dying and burial practices. Through clever wordplay and engaging discussions, they reveal how humor can soften life's serious themes and provoke deeper thinking about mortality.

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