Bibliograph

Uproarious, how feminists and other subversive comics speak truth, Cynthia Willett and Julie Willett

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Label

Uproarious, how feminists and other subversive comics speak truth, Cynthia Willett and Julie Willett

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-187) and index

resource.governmentPublication

government publication of a state province territory dependency etc

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Uproarious

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1088601716

Responsibility statement

Cynthia Willett and Julie Willett

Sub title

how feminists and other subversive comics speak truth

Summary

"Placing theorists in conversation with comedians, Uproarious offers a full-frontal approach to the very foundation of comedy and its profound political impact. Here Cynthia Willett and Julie Willett address the four major theories of humor—superiority, relief, incongruity, and social play—through the lens of feminist and game-changing comics Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho, Hannah Gadsby, Hari Kondabolu, and Tig Notaro."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Revamping the Four Major Theories on Humor -- Fumerism: Feminist Anger and Joy from Roseanne Barr to Margaret Cho and Wanda Sykes -- Fighting Back against Islamophobia and Post-9/11 Nationalism: Dean Obeidallah, Maysoon Zayid, Hari Kondabolu, and Others -- Can the Animal Subaltern Laugh? Mocking Alpha Males with Georgia and Koko -- A Catharsis of Shame: The Belly Laugh and SlutWalk -- Solidaric Empathy and a Prison Roast with Jeff Ross -- Conclusion. Humor Can't Wait: In the Tragic with Tig Notaro and Hannah Gadsby

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