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Comedy and Entertainment as a Medium of Truth Telling
1:47:39 - 1:52:31 (04:51)
The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a voice for entertainment purposes and how comedians like Chris Farley, John Belushi, and Maria Bamford have the ability to communicate larger truths about life through their comedy.
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The entertainment industry allows for voices that should be heard for the sake of comedy, and has illustrated larger truths about life through the work of comedians such as Louis, Chappelle, Prior, Kenison, Hicks, and Joan Rivers.
1:47:39 - 1:49:32 (01:52)
Summary
The entertainment industry allows for voices that should be heard for the sake of comedy, and has illustrated larger truths about life through the work of comedians such as Louis, Chappelle, Prior, Kenison, Hicks, and Joan Rivers.
ChapterComedy and Entertainment as a Medium of Truth Telling
Episode#156 – Tim Dillon: Comedy, Power, Conspiracy Theories, and Freedom
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A discussion on how Bill Hicks' style and substance of comedy influenced other comedians to speak out against societal issues such as the military industrial complex.
1:49:32 - 1:50:58 (01:25)
Summary
A discussion on how Bill Hicks' style and substance of comedy influenced other comedians to speak out against societal issues such as the military industrial complex.
ChapterComedy and Entertainment as a Medium of Truth Telling
Episode#156 – Tim Dillon: Comedy, Power, Conspiracy Theories, and Freedom
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses their comedic influences, mentioning Chris Farley and John Belushi, but declares Patrice O'Neill the funniest comedian with the most commentary on society.
1:50:58 - 1:52:31 (01:33)
Summary
The speaker discusses their comedic influences, mentioning Chris Farley and John Belushi, but declares Patrice O'Neill the funniest comedian with the most commentary on society. They believe that humor should push boundaries and say things that can't be said in polite society.