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“There’s a crack in everything”: Richard Fidler on the art of absurdity

The Minefield

CHAPTER

The Comedy of Absurdity

This chapter explores the intersection of individual desires and societal norms, illustrating how absurdity manifests in personal frustrations and collective expectations. Through examples from comedians like Ali Wong and Chris Rock, it underscores the importance of humor as a tool for understanding and connecting across diverse perspectives.

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