Thursday, October 29, 7pm, Doms Lounge, Smith Campus Center
Through the Laughing Glass will focus on comedy’s role in political and social interactions. Mass-mediators like Stephen Colbert and John Stewart often use comedy to discuss U.S. government practices. What effect do these political comedians have on public opinion, and what does it mean that so many citizens get their news from comedy shows? Shock Jocks like Howard Stern and Don Imus are known for “pushing the envelope,” but when does this go too far? Does laughter desensitize us to real problems or does it keep us from becoming cynical and burned out? Comedian Judy Carter and Professors John Seery and Phyllis Jackson will explore these issues and more in a panel in Doms Lounge, Thursday October 29 at 7 PM.
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