Posted on 04/22/2023 10:45:33 AM PDT by Rummyfan
For decades, conservatism has been hindered by a major personality flaw: its sense of humor. Or rather its lack thereof.
Humor is a powerful weapon for telling stories and mocking one’s enemies, something the American Left mastered with the skill of a Renaissance sculptor.
While so-called liberals were defining the edges of popular culture with the help of Bill Hicks, Chevy Chase and Jon Stewart, the right was mounting sad rebuttals via the likes of Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy.
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There’s a lesser-known franchise poised to help lead the right’s humor revolution. Flappr, ostensibly a humor blog, has amassed a sizable cult following on Twitter thanks to its conservative and crude takes on current affairs (full disclosure: I’m an occasional contributor).
Flappr’s cult is poised to explode with its foray into film.
In the last few months the site has released three full-length documentaries detailing the French, Russian and Chinese revolutions.
All are equal parts educational and snark and serve as cautionary tales about the nature of the modern world.
(Excerpt) Read more at hollywoodintoto.com ...
“For decades, conservatism has been hindered by a major personality flaw: its sense of humor. Or rather its lack thereof.”
Really? They need to come around here more often.
Before the French Revolution, France was ruled by a king named Louis with a Roman numeral after his name. After the Revolution, it was once again ruled by a king named Louis with a Roman numeral after his name.
> It is the left which has no sense of humor. <
Absolutely true.
Me: Why did the chicken cross the road?
Conservative: I don’t know. Tell me.
Liberal: How dare you mock chickens! Do you think you’re better than a chicken? Well, you’re not!
Has the writer ever heard of Rush Limbaugh?
A docu isn’t gonna change anything.
I’m pretty sure it’s the left that can’t take a joke...
I can handle vulgsritues, but too many blasphemous for me!
No kidding.
"Flappr’s ‘French Revolution’ Doc..."
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Conservatives dominate the left when it comes to memes but are weak on film for some reason. An exception is the South Park guys although they’re more libertarian. It’ll be interesting to see if these flappyr guys can do film.
The voice actor guy on the John Boy & Billy morning radio show has some serious comedy chops. I have a feeling he writes a lot of his material. The show leans conservative but he’s pretty down the middle politically. I wonder what his leanings are — if he’s a fellow conservative or a liberal who’s biting his tongue and feeling like a fish out of water.
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