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Why Saving Comedy Is So Crucial To Saving America
The Federalist ^ | July 6, 2021 | Christopher Bedford

Posted on 07/06/2021 9:50:55 AM PDT by Kaslin

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1 posted on 07/06/2021 9:50:55 AM PDT by Kaslin
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There is no comedy or free thought allowed in Obama’s revolution.


2 posted on 07/06/2021 9:52:48 AM PDT by Vision (Elections are one day. Reject "Chicago" vote harvesting. Election Reform Now. Obama is an evildoer.)
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Me: when did the comedy and satire of the past become the “hold my beer!” or the present?

Evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R79yYo2aOZs


4 posted on 07/06/2021 9:54:23 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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People aren’t dumb.

************

But they are weak. There is a lot of weakness and fear in the country and it grows with every passing day.

5 posted on 07/06/2021 9:59:06 AM PDT by Starboard
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I enjoy reruns of Carol Burnett.

Those had to be great production jobs to be on.


6 posted on 07/06/2021 9:59:39 AM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure.)
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To: Kaslin
Johnny Carson was a Democrat, but very rarely betrayed a political bias, and would poke fun at the quirks of both sides. (I remember during the Carter administration he quipped: "They're going to have a formal dinner at the White House this week. It's going to be a black sweater affair.") Much of his comedy was goofy (e.g., Carnak, Art Fern, and Aunt Blabby) and self-deprecating.

People of all political persuasions could watch Carson and expect to be entertained, not treated to an endless stream of snarky, humorless political commentary. Those days are long gone. Late night TV is now an "only Democrats allowed" proposition.
7 posted on 07/06/2021 10:00:21 AM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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Carson did one of the best Reagan impersonations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evt6As72m4


8 posted on 07/06/2021 10:02:00 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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Late night comedy became politically dull, dull, dull. Who watches that drivel? Ret. If they lose an audience they will revert to subliminal propaganda via the movie/video screen. The dumb down audience won’t notice a thing, the screen will control them. Damn Orwell had it right all along.


9 posted on 07/06/2021 10:02:58 AM PDT by Bringbackthedraft (In politicians we get what we deserve, usually the best that money can buy, guaranteed.)
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Even comedians have to be careful now a days. One wrong joke and career is over. Even black ones. Mind you they can get away with more.


10 posted on 07/06/2021 10:08:18 AM PDT by glimmerman70
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My next door neighbors made a sex tape. Of course, they don’t know about it yet.


11 posted on 07/06/2021 10:10:51 AM PDT by BipolarBob (Favorite Song? Phil Collins "I'll be Stalking You". )
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Stepping beyond comedy, I find it very depressing that so many “typical” people seem to not realize that we are in very big trouble. This country has dramatically changed and, honestly, I think it is lost. I see us splitting into 3 countries within my lifetime. But normalcy bias seems to reign and most people think things are the same as ever. But it is not so.


12 posted on 07/06/2021 10:12:38 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy
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To: Steve_Seattle

“Dear, sweet, lovable, old Aunt Blabby” “Don’t say attack to an old person!” LOL Also funny was when Carson, as Art Fern did those used car commercials, they were a spoof on the Cal Worthington ads, and anything his sidekick, the Matinee Lady (Carol Wayne) said was turned into a double entendre. In reality Carol Wayne was a very smart woman who could teach Samantha Bee-i-itch, Amy Schumer and other poor excuses for female comedians a thing or two about being classy


13 posted on 07/06/2021 10:17:07 AM PDT by Impala64ssa (Virtue signalling is no virtue)
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41 years ago on 7/4, I was invited to my NCO's quarters for a barbecue. I was the only white guy in attendance, as I was the only white guy in my section (I was the S-4 (Supply Officer) for my battalion, a few months from making Captain).

His wife made the best soul food I ever had. As a bachelor, I usually devoured every home cooked meal, and this was no exception.

She was flummoxed when I asked her for seconds on chitlins. "LT NHN, I had no idea you liked soul food so much."

My response? "Ma'am, this is the first time I've had chitlins, and I think they're great. For some reason, though, I really feel like dancing." While her jaw dropped to the floor, my fellow soldiers all burst out laughing...that's how we rolled back then.

I wouldn't dare do that today.

Back then, the Old Man's secretary ordered "special" birthday cakes for all staff officers, they were anatomically correct with a strategically placed cherry. Can't do that today, either.

14 posted on 07/06/2021 10:17:36 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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Too late.

The comedy college circuit was killed by wokeness. Even tough comedians tend to lean left to very left, ONE irreverent reference to women, gays, trannies, global warming, democrat politicians, BLACKS (even by blacks) or pretty much anything caused real triggering.

The comedians gave up. And rightfully so.


15 posted on 07/06/2021 10:17:44 AM PDT by freedumb2003 (The democrats have just replaced KKK with CRT. /Kevin McCarty 7/6/21)
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Don’t tell me you spied on them? Shame on you. How could you? 🤣


16 posted on 07/06/2021 10:21:54 AM PDT by Kaslin (Joe Biden will never be my President, and neither will Kamala Harris)
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> I find it very depressing that so many “typical” people seem to not realize that we are in very big trouble. <

I really want to disagree with you, but I can’t. Red states are turning blue. But blue states aren’t turning red. Etc.

Is there any hope? Well, maybe. We need another Ronald Reagan. Now I’ll probably catch some flak for what I’m about to say here. Trump is our best choice as of now. He’s got my vote in 2024. But Trump is not the next Ronald Reagan.

Reagan was tough. But he also had an incredible ability to disarm his opponents. True, Reagan’s opponents weren’t as vile and mean-spirited as Trump’s are. But Reagan had a flair for diplomacy that Trump does not.

Oh, well. I’m gong to retreat to my underground bunker now.


17 posted on 07/06/2021 10:26:15 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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My husband and I went to bed with Johnny Carson every night when we were stationed at Fort Riley, Ks. We loved his show.

They don't have no shows like his anymore. They all suck.

18 posted on 07/06/2021 10:26:30 AM PDT by Kaslin (Joe Biden will never be my President, and neither will Kamala Harris)
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Someone needs to make a Blazing Saddles reboot that is 100% politically correct.


19 posted on 07/06/2021 10:27:12 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (I got the shot. Not because I wanted to. Because I had to, in violation of my civil rights.)
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Dan Rowan and Dick Martin appeared at a campaign stop for Richard Nixon in 1968.

-PJ

20 posted on 07/06/2021 10:27:44 AM PDT by Political Junkie Too (* LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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