Navigating Cults and Comedy

This chapter explores the humorous critiques of the 'Keep Austin Weird' slogan while intertwining personal experiences from a tumultuous adolescence at a cult boarding school named CEDU. The speakers reflect on their struggles with mental health, emotional trauma, and the eerie dynamics within psych wards and cult-like programs. Through insightful anecdotes, they draw parallels between the manipulation found in cults and the complexities of audience engagement in comedy performances.