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In the Name of Comedy

How Comedians Address Cultural Issues, Challenge Societal Norms and Push Boundaries With Humor

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Raj Menon
Jul 11, 2022
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Imagine this: We never greet anyone with a smile; We do not care to laugh or show any expression to indicate joy; We never feel the need to giggle, smirk, tease, joke, trick, quip, or prank - even when the situation calls for it; We’re always sporting our best dead-pan look. What would that be like?

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Drum roll by Josh Sorenson on Unsplash

It’d be like a person taking orders at your local Chinese takeout.

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