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135. Janine Harouni: But She's Funny

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

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Exploring Comedy, Tragedy, and Personal Experiences

The chapter delves into the emotional reactions to a stand-up comedy special lacking food references, the significance of reviews in Europe, and the themes of pain and pathos in comedy. It also explores familial challenges, generational gaps, and the complexities of human nature, touching on the relationship with an elderly father, traumatic car accidents, and creating meaningful narratives from personal tragedies.

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