Part 5/9:
The Changing Landscape of Humor and Cultural Censorship
The conversation touched on how comedy relies heavily on the ability to make offensive, unexpected, and provocative jokes—a style that feels increasingly restricted today. There’s acknowledgment that censorship and societal norms have limited what comedians can do, leading to a decline in genuinely shocking or innovative humor.
Classic comedies like "Dodgeball" and "Austin Powers" thrived because of their irreverent, boundary-pushing lines, which are now rare or heavily toned down. The reliance on references and callbacks to old movies or memes highlights Hollywood's attempt to bank on nostalgia rather than developing new comedic voices.