Planet Funny by Ken Jennings
How Humor Made the Modern World
A lively cultural history that traces how humor moved from vaudeville and radio into television, stand-up, late-night, and finally the viral halls of the internet, showing how jokes and comic personas shape politics, journalism, advertising, and identity; blending reporting, interviews, and personal anecdotes, the book explains why comedians increasingly act as cultural gatekeepers, how new platforms upended traditional power structures, and how debates over offense, accountability, and commerce reflect broader social tensions—ultimately arguing that comedy has become one of the most influential forces in contemporary life.
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- Published
- 2023
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