Humorists Humor

Alain de Botton argues that comedians not only have a job to entertain, but also a job to address controversial topics that others might be afraid to address. Humorists are vital people in today’s society; satire not only makes a subject have humor, it creates a sense of feeling of relief that those subjects can be acceptable to talk about and at the same time raises awareness for that particular subject. Humorists do this through various comedy sketches, political cartoons, and stand-up shows.

Satire is a lovely firestarter of sorts and a clever way to inform and challenge popular ideas. Humorist have been known to raise awareness to many diverse subjects. A very popular T.V. show, Saturday Night Live, has been known to address very controversial topics. Not too long ago they did a sketch about Thailand's Ministry of Culture, it was a fake Rosetta Stone ad implying that the primary reason reason people visit Thailand is for its sex trade. Through that fake ad their audience has become more aware of how huge sex trade is in Thailand. Knowing that this subject is real and a huge issue, more people will be likely to help the cause. Good comics are playing an important function in society by holding up a mirror and forcing us to confront realities that we would often prefer to ignore. It was an exaggerated truth of the fact, but that is what …show more content…
With an intense atmosphere all the time nobody would have the energy to continue. Laughter is known to be the best medicine, it adds joy and zest to life, eases anxiety and fear, relieves stress, and boosts immunity. Who helps us with laughter? Comedians. They lessen the intensity of life. With the up and coming election in America there have been more and more comedians finding satire in the serious subject of who will run that country. Other than issues like Thailand's sex trade, Saturday Night Live has been know to open up the show with a political comedy