RE-RELEASE: Sarah Silverman | SmartLess
Sarah Silverman discusses the evolution of comedy, emphasizing that audience reception relies heavily on the comedian's intention and established persona rather than just the content of the joke.summaryComedy relies on 'intention': Silverman argues that her controversial jokes work because the audience understands her ironic stance (saying the opposite of what she thinks), whereas others lack this context and face backtakeawayThe 'Liberal Douchiness' paradox: Silverman notes that while liberals claim to value free speech, there is often an underlying attitude that allows them to say anything because 'they don't mean it,' creating a complex dytakeaway







