Write about one of the two topics provided:
1. Comedy is a great way to talk about societal problems/norms, in ways that would otherwise be seen as offensive, by getting people to react positively in an emotional way. Comedy opens a positive pathway to a conversation which might otherwise not be available outside of the genre. For this writing, you will write an analysis that examines the following two clips from an up and coming comedian DanielSloss. The content in each of these clips are different, but his approach is somewhat the same. Discuss in your writing how he delivers his message, why it might cause angst, and how comedy changes the mood of the conversation. Also discuss what the effect of having this "conversation" might have on an audience.
The video can be found on YouTube at the following link:
Clip one:
https://youtu.be/uFT8Lf4lsRE
Clip Two:
https://youtu.be/8KBcNtbUfDs
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Clip One:
Daniel Sloss Stand-Up 12/05/13
Clip Two:
Daniel Sloss Stand-Up 02/02/16 - CONAN on TBS
2. Oliver's segment sums up much of the public sentiment towards what could be argued the most pathetic, ludicrous, troubling, and shocking general election in modern times. Should you choose this option, please write your essay on what exactly is the message he is trying to share, how does he do this, and what hope does he give to a beleaguered audience in the face of the next four years? In addition, discuss what was the message that you took away from Oliver's segment.
The video can be found on YouTube at the following link:
https://youtu.be/-rSDUsMwakI
In the event that link fails, you can look it up by the title of the video by pasting the following into the search box:
President-Elect Trump: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
Length : 700 words.