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The Lost Sense of Humor in Mid-2000s Comedy
55:23 - 59:01 (03:37)
This podcast episode discusses an essay that criticizes mid-2000s comedy for losing its sense of humor, as well as a call to arms for women who never felt comfortable in certain gender roles. The episode also includes interviews with women who are part of a group that sought to meet unusual men and discusses reasons for not getting involved in such groups.
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The Church of the SubGenius is a parody religion that satirizes organized religion and other forms of authority.
55:23 - 56:38 (01:14)
Summary
The Church of the SubGenius is a parody religion that satirizes organized religion and other forms of authority. Despite its humorous origins, it has had a significant cultural impact, and some of its concepts and imagery have been adopted by mainstream culture.
ChapterThe Lost Sense of Humor in Mid-2000s Comedy
EpisodeThe Tale of the Church of the SubGenius
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses how women's humor in the mid-2000s started to lose its sense of humor and perpetuate gender roles, and calls for a return to the extensive and fun canon of women's humor.
56:38 - 58:02 (01:23)
Summary
This podcast discusses how women's humor in the mid-2000s started to lose its sense of humor and perpetuate gender roles, and calls for a return to the extensive and fun canon of women's humor.
ChapterThe Lost Sense of Humor in Mid-2000s Comedy
EpisodeThe Tale of the Church of the SubGenius
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A correction from a listener on the inaccuracy of William the Conqueror's identification as an English king is discussed.
58:02 - 59:01 (00:58)
Summary
A correction from a listener on the inaccuracy of William the Conqueror's identification as an English king is discussed. The hosts joke about their bias towards a Viking viewpoint on the show.