Funny How: Letters to a Young Comedian

Funny How: Letters to a Young Comedian

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Trying to get laughs from the n-word

Trying to get laughs from the n-word

How John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, and Louis CK approach jokes about the power of the n-word.

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Matt Ruby
Aug 05, 2024
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In his newest special, Joe Rogan does a joke about the power of the n-word. It’s a premise that reminded me of bits by John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle, and Louis CK. Let’s compare their approaches.

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