Code Switch 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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Parker's Comedy Internship
- B. A. Parker briefly interned at Comedy Central as a "Rock Turn", a diversity program.
- She experienced and witnessed frequent, often hacky, race-based jokes.
Typecast in Class
- Aparna Nancherla shares an anecdote about a typecasting exercise in acting class.
- She humorously recounts being compared to Mindy Kaling and Aziz Ansari, highlighting stereotypical assumptions.
Race in Comedy
- Aparna Nancherla initially avoided race jokes but realized her identity significantly impacts her comedic career.
- She aims to invite audience reflection on diversity in entertainment through personal experiences.