The article discusses the challenges comedic talent faces during turbulent times such as Trump 2.0 and climate disasters. It highlights how late-night shows have struggled to find humor amidst this chaos, with comedians often showing their own fears and anxieties. Jesse Eisenberg appears on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' sharing uncomfortable humor relating to his Holocaust-themed film. Brooke Harrington introduces a new term, 'broligarchy,' on 'The Daily Show', shedding light on the current socio-political climate, further emphasizing the struggle of comedians to marry feelings of panic with humor.
Eisenberg went on Jimmy Kimmel Live! ahead of Oscar nominations, and he really laid the anxiety on thick... it was refreshing to see someone so comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Bookers of late night, get Brooke Harrington on your show! She was such a delightful Daily Show guest and coined the term 'broligarchy,' which is going to be super useful for this particular stage in the death of our country.
These are hard times to joke through. The jokes get repetitive, the audiences get even more claptery... some of the best moments in late night this week were when comedians actually let the fear show.
Trump is bad for comedy. Encroaching fascism and climate disaster is bad for comedy.
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