Comedy is a form of entertainment that has been alive since the Ancient Greeks started it and generations have loved it. Today, this is still true, which is why comedians are placed high in our society. They create movies, life lavish lives, and are idolized due to the power of laughter. Although some subjects that are discussed should not be brought up, comedians are extremely important to today’s society due to the health benefits of laughter, strengthening of relationships, and awareness of specific topics that numerous individuals try to ignore. Laughter is said to be one of the best medicine that one can find almost everywhere. Laughter is great for your health, as shown by an article written by Melinda Smith M.A. and Jeanne Segal Ph.D.
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This is clear when you watch television and are shocked at what you hear because no other celebrity or politicians would have dared to say what they said, but it shed light on that ignored or neglected information. Also, the comment made by said comedian would not be taken offensively because it was said as a joke. Mary Hirsch, a humorist, had once said, “Humor is a rubber sword, it allows you to make a point without drawing blood.” This is clear when the people in Emblem Free Comedy Show in New York City do a free show each month with a certain topic they want to raise awareness to. For example, their topic was police officers on september 26 and they made fun of them, but expressed the incidents with white officers against black victims, which is a very controversial topic that they show in a comedic way. These topics need1 to be discussed because it may cause restlessness and eventual madness if thoughts are pressed down and that would not create a strong and powerful society. Thus, laughter and comedians are crucial for society. However, there are certain things a comedian should leave unsaid. We have all heard a comedian go too far and talk concerning stuff they should not, and that caused a lot of backlash. For instance, comedian Bill Cosby has been known for saying the offensive term “nigger” in his shows. There are innumerable humorists who have stated jokes that they regret later. But
This is clear when you watch television and are shocked at what you hear because no other celebrity or politicians would have dared to say what they said, but it shed light on that ignored or neglected information. Also, the comment made by said comedian would not be taken offensively because it was said as a joke. Mary Hirsch, a humorist, had once said, “Humor is a rubber sword, it allows you to make a point without drawing blood.” This is clear when the people in Emblem Free Comedy Show in New York City do a free show each month with a certain topic they want to raise awareness to. For example, their topic was police officers on september 26 and they made fun of them, but expressed the incidents with white officers against black victims, which is a very controversial topic that they show in a comedic way. These topics need1 to be discussed because it may cause restlessness and eventual madness if thoughts are pressed down and that would not create a strong and powerful society. Thus, laughter and comedians are crucial for society. However, there are certain things a comedian should leave unsaid. We have all heard a comedian go too far and talk concerning stuff they should not, and that caused a lot of backlash. For instance, comedian Bill Cosby has been known for saying the offensive term “nigger” in his shows. There are innumerable humorists who have stated jokes that they regret later. But