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Truth is the Foundation of Humor
Comedy relies on a universally accepted truth (the setup) before delivering an unexpected twist (the punchline). Since 2016, political comedy struggles due to a lack of consensus on what constitutes the truth, making it challenging to form punchlines. Without shared truths, the essence of humor becomes difficult to achieve.
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