Modern Wisdom #405 - Scott Capurro - How To Survive Thanksgiving & LGBT Politics
Dec 2, 2021
In this lively discussion, comedian Scott Capurro dives into navigating Thanksgiving as a newcomer to America, blending humor with insights on family dynamics. He shares why he was banned from Australian TV and critiques the internal politics of the LGBT community, spotlighting the clashes between race and class issues. Scott also touches on the commercialization of pride events and the pressures faced by public figures in today’s digital landscape. Expect a mix of laughter and thought-provoking conversation!
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Thanksgiving Survival Guide
- Attend Thanksgiving for the food, not gift-giving.
- Avoid talking to family; focus on eating and then leaving.
Family Dynamics
- Scott Capurro's husband finds his family's intense dislike for each other strange.
- Capurro jokes that the nice ones in his family have been murdered, leaving only gangsters.
American Mindset
- Americans, unlike the British, focus on moving forward, not dwelling on the past.
- This forward-thinking mentality is reflected in their constant buying and selling.