A Comedy Culture Analysis

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Comedy is subjective and has a variety of different styles, approaches, and perceptions of what people experience throughout their lives. However, like all mediums of media, television shows, movies, stand-up comedians, books, Youtube videos, and other content on the internet all have a target audience. It’s natural for human beings to want to feel a part of something, relate to someone or situations, and find comfort with their lives. I come from a middle class family, both my parents were immigrants, and I was born in the United States. The episode “Parents” of Master of None explained the internal struggle you feel knowing what your parents went through and wanting to understand this culture you are a part of, but you’re also a millennial

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