258 The Great Crash I
The History of the Twentieth Century
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Humor Amidst Crisis: The Legends of Wall Street Suicides
This chapter investigates the dark humor that emerged from the 1929 stock market crash, particularly the rumors of suicides on Wall Street. It contrasts these tales with actual statistics and showcases how comedians of the era turned such grim realities into comedy.
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