The Adam Friedland Show Ep. 176 – da joka baby
Oct 9, 2019
The hosts kick off with Joker costume banter before diving into their impressions of the film. They explore its blend of dark humor and intense moments while debating the portrayal of mental illness. Intriguingly, parallels emerge between Arthur Fleck and one host's persona. The conversation veers into political interpretations, audience reactions, and the cultural impact of the 'I'm the Joker baby' meme. They also reminisce about childhood movies and libraries, weaving humor into anecdotes and absurd sponsor riffs.
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Movie Night Mirrors Personal Traits
- Adam, Nick, and Stavros recount seeing Joker and relate it to Adam's personality and comedy aspirations.
- They describe specific scenes, audience reactions, and how the movie felt both tense and funny.
Projection Shapes Political Readings
- The hosts argue Joker's politics were overinterpreted by critics and internet discourse.
- They note people projected Antifa or other movements onto the film without clear textual basis.
Period Setting Avoids Twitter Plotlines
- They discuss period settings preventing modern cancel-culture plotlines from derailing the film.
- Adam imagines how a contemporary Joker would be entangled with Twitter and cancellations.