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Sibling Rivalry Podcast Ep. 6: Taboos in Comedy with Matteo Lane

Sibling RivalryApril 26, 20181h 2min209,840 views
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The Taboo Topic in Comedy

  • 🎯 The episode kicks off with a discussion on taboos in comedy, using Kathy Griffin's controversial stunt as a starting point.
  • 💡 The core idea presented is that anything can be funny as long as it lands well and is genuinely humorous, rather than offensive.
  • 🎭 There's a debate on whether jokes that are anti-gay or anti-Black can still be considered acceptable if they are funny, highlighting the difficulty in deciphering between jokes and genuine offense.
  • 🎤 Comedians are noted to be blurring the lines between jokes and offensive statements, sometimes due to audience agreement with their
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Taboos in ComedyMatteo LaneSibling Rivalry PodcastKathy GriffinOffensive JokesDrag QueensPerformance ArtStand-up ComedyCancel CultureHumor
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