The Gist The Great Houthi Whoopsie
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Mar 25, 2025 
Chris Gethard, a stand-up comedian and host of Beautiful Anonymous, dives into the evolving landscape of comedy and the impact of social media on performances. He reflects on a surprising rivalry with Shane Gillis and the pressures of gatekeeping in comedy. The conversation also touches on the alarming potential of 23andMe genetic data becoming public amidst corporate turmoil. Lastly, Gethard discusses a sensitive Signal chat incident that included Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg, revealing the chaotic side of operational security in U.S. foreign policy.
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Current Comedy Trends
- Chris Gethard observes that current comedy trends favor short, aggressive crowd work clips on social media.
- This trend affects ticket sales, as online clips now outperform TV appearances.
Past Comedy Trends
- Gethard acknowledges benefiting from past comedy trends, like the "Edinburghification" of emo, personal shows.
- He notes comedians were annoyed by these trends too, just as he's now annoyed by the current one.
Divisions in Comedy
- Gethard criticizes think pieces that create artificial divisions within the comedy community.
- He argues that good comedians prioritize connecting with audiences regardless of style or venue.