The chapter explores how comedy has shifted towards avoiding controversial topics in favor of mainstream approval, contrasting comedians who tackle sensitive subjects and challenge prevailing ideas. It delves into the importance of using humor to critique societal trends and question the seriousness with which topics are handled, especially in the face of woke ideology. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by satirical platforms in mocking both the woke left and woke right and emphasizes the need to push back against extreme narratives even in the face of backlash.

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