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What Makes A Good Race Joke?
Aug 23, 2023
Comedians discuss how and why race appears in their jokes, sharing personal experiences and challenges faced by comedians of color. They talk about mistaken assumptions, the impact of identity on stage, and the role of audience perception in shaping jokes. The podcast also explores the topic of superficial and insincere land acknowledgments.
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- Race shapes comedians' experiences and comedy, even when jokes are not explicitly about race.
- Comedy allows comedians to comment on social and political issues, engaging audiences and exposing contradictions.
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Race and Comedy: Exploring the Intersection
Comedians share their experiences and insights on how race intersects with comedy. Aparna Nancherla discusses being typecast and using her identity to bring audiences into her experiences. Brian Bahi criticizes the co-optation of land acknowledgments and challenges the notion of performative activism. Maas Jabroni exposes the hypocrisy of the January 6th insurrection and highlights the power of comedy in criticizing those in power.
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