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Bridget draws a fascinating historical parallel to classical comedy, particularly referencing Aristophanes and ancient Athens. In those times, comedy was a powerful tool for social critique, turning societal and political pretenses upside down—making "sacred cows" into burgers. She argues that the essence of comedy is to make society look at itself critically, but in today's climate, self-censorship is doing the opposite by silencing these vital voices.
She laments how this censorship robs society of the ability to see its own flaws through a fresh, often humorous lens. Comedy, she asserts, is uniquely capable of exposing societal hypocrisies and sacred cows that politicians, sociologists, and other commentators struggle to critique effectively.