Though there are many in India who would like to gag comedians, there are many more who love the gags https://t.co/unvAChkbU1Illustration: Alberto Miranda https://t.co/GxHCzh8ztl ...

Though there are many in India who would like to gag comedians, there are many more who love the gags https://t.co/fA4kCOFpNA ...

Review: George Clooney plays a role he knows well—handsome Hollywood legend—in Noah Baumbach’s wonderful, touching comedy, "Jay Kelly," also featuring Adam Sandler and Laura Dern. https://t.co/2zx21LZQkT ...

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One of the things that annoys Sir Salman Rushdie about being famous for living under a fatwa is that people overlook the comedy of his writing.“People stopped writing about me as if my writing had humour in it,” he says in an interview with The Economist https://t.co/YJKCMrw4zu ...

Industry Trend - Stand-up comedy in China is experiencing rapid growth [1] - Female comedians are playing a significant role in the Chinese stand-up comedy scene [1] Social Issues - Female comedians in China sometimes encounter sexist backlash for jokes targeting men [1]

Personal Development & Growth - Embracing discomfort and pushing past comfort zones are essential for personal growth, as growth happens when routine ends [23] - Public speaking skills can be enhanced through stand-up comedy, focusing on crowd interaction, empathy, timing, rhythm, and showmanship [25][26] - Mental agility is developed by observing everyday life for comedic material and rehearsing on the go [27][28] - Beneath the surface of any job or career, there is an inner person waiting to learn something new [29] - Growth comes from falling down, making mistakes, and persevering [31] Cultural Insights (Chinese Culture) - Prosperity (loving money), longevity, and pride/face are three important aspects of Chinese culture [10] - During Chinese New Year, wishing others "make a lot of money" is common [11] - Cutting hair during Chinese New Year is avoided to prevent cutting away wealth and prosperity [13] - Pride/face is highly valued, sometimes more than money, and is often displayed through food at gatherings [15][16] Humor & Comedy - The speaker uses self-deprecating humor about his hair loss and experiences [1][2][3] - The speaker draws a comparison between himself and Malaysian comedian Dr Jason Leong, highlighting similarities and differences [5][6][7][8][9] - The speaker incorporates jokes about Chinese culture and stereotypes [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

Stand-up comedy in China is booming, particularly with women. But female comedians in the country sometimes face a sexist backlash for ribbing men https://t.co/BCFGxPJmbg ...

In these films and TV shows comedy is used to delight, provoke or even deceive. Flick through our list for some light(ish) relief https://t.co/g67a6YsgeT ...

“Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious,” Peter Ustinov, a British actor, once argued. Many of this week’s recommendations put this thesis to the test https://t.co/gJHhkm7xYn ...