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A compelling argument emerged that comedy, especially the kind that’s edgy, provocative, and irreverent, is essential to cultural health:
Classic comedies from the 70s, 80s, and 90s thrived because they dared to offend, challenge norms, and reflect the chaos of society.
The suppression of such humor—due to woke censorship, HR departments, or cultural self-censorship—threatens the vitality of satire and artistic expression.
Artists like Ari Shaffir or Kevin Smith, who once thrived on taboo-breaking humor, are under pressure to conform, risking the loss of cultural satire’s potency.