"In this comedy special, The World takes you around the globe where artists find humor in unconventional places. Chinese-language open mic events become a place for activists to meet, get group therapy and share pointed views on life back home in China. Also, Syrian comedians embrace a new era in which social critiques are no longer shunned. And, a Ukrainian comic uses comedy as a way to process war."
"Chinese-language open mic events become a place for activists to meet, get group therapy and share pointed views on life back home in China. Also, Syrian comedians embrace a new era in which social critiques are no longer shunned. And, a Ukrainian comic uses comedy as a way to process war. Plus, a linguistic look at why some words sounds funny."
Artists worldwide find humor in unconventional places and use comedy as a tool for connection, critique, and healing. Chinese-language open mic events function as meeting spaces for activists, informal group therapy, and venues to voice pointed perspectives about life in China. Syrian comedians increasingly incorporate social critique into their performances as taboos relax. A Ukrainian comic uses stand-up to process experiences of war and displacement. A linguistic segment examines why certain words elicit laughter, linking sound patterns to comedic effect. Comedy serves as activism, therapy, cultural expression, and a way to cope with trauma across different communities.
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