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Tag: Comedy and Humor

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Britain’s Transgender Stand-Ups Find Comedy in a Hostile Climate

February 26, 2021ALEX MARSHALLComments Off on Britain’s Transgender Stand-Ups Find Comedy in a Hostile Climate

With opposition to transgender issues regularly expressed by mainstream British figures, the country’s trans comedians are often just trying to assert their humanity.

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In Canada, Did a Comedian’s Joke Go Too Far?

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021DAN BILEFSKYComments Off on In Canada, Did a Comedian’s Joke Go Too Far?

A Supreme Court case focused on a comedy routine mocking a disabled teenager could help shape the limits of free speech — and humor — in Canada.

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Dave Chappelle tests positive for the virus.

January 22, 2021DERRICK BRYSON TAYLORComments Off on Dave Chappelle tests positive for the virus.

The comedian canceled several upcoming shows in Austin, Texas, and is quarantining.

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She Mocked Men’s Bluster. Then Came the Complaints.

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020TIFFANY MAYComments Off on She Mocked Men’s Bluster. Then Came the Complaints.

A stand-up comedian in China suggested that some men had an unwarranted confidence. An attempt to censor her followed.

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Arts Bailout in U.K. Buys Time, but No Peace of Mind

October 26, 2020ALEX MARSHALLComments Off on Arts Bailout in U.K. Buys Time, but No Peace of Mind

In Liverpool, England, whose tourist trade is built on culture, more than 40 venues received money from a $2 billion fund. That life support lasts until April.

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Ho Chi Minh City’s Hilarious Side

November 15, 2019Kim I. MottComments Off on Ho Chi Minh City’s Hilarious Side

Stand-up comedy is sweeping Vietnam’s largest city, often called Saigon, with locals braving open-mic nights in the city’s hippest cafes and bars.

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Blackface, Staple of Arab Comedy, Faces Surge of Criticism

August 18, 2019August 18, 2019DECLAN WALSHComments Off on Blackface, Staple of Arab Comedy, Faces Surge of Criticism

The racist comedy trope, unacceptable in the West, is alive and well in mainstream Arab media.

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Seven Australians You Should Be Reading About

August 15, 2019ISABELLA KWAIComments Off on Seven Australians You Should Be Reading About

Love fascinating profiles? Of course you do. Here’s a list for the weekend.

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Yasuhiro Takemoto, Anime Director, Died in Kyoto Arson Attack

August 5, 2019August 6, 2019HEATHER MURPHYComments Off on Yasuhiro Takemoto, Anime Director, Died in Kyoto Arson Attack

The director, who was known for his fantastical yet relatable work, was finally confirmed dead after weeks of confusion.

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John Cleese Suggests London Isn’t ‘Really an English City’

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019PALKO KARASZComments Off on John Cleese Suggests London Isn’t ‘Really an English City’

Those who found a post from the comedian disturbing included Mayor Sadiq Khan of London. “Londoners know that our diversity is our greatest strength,” he said.

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