Sienkiewicz, Matt
That's Not Funny: How the Right Makes Comedy Work for Them
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520402966
- author:
- Sienkiewicz, Matt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 238
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Professional & Vocational, Nonfiction, Social Sciences,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
That's Not Funny: How the Right Makes Comedy Work for Them A 2022 Best Comedy Book The notion that comedy is inherently liberal has become a widely-held assumption. However, this perspective overlooks the emergence of right-wing comedy and its significant impact on politics. In "That's Not Funny", Matt Sienkiewicz and Nick Marx explore the complexities of conservative comedy, revealing how it has been quietly building in mainstream media. Through interviews with conservative comedians and observations of their work, the authors examine the cultural and political relevance of right-wing comedy. They argue that the American right is attempting to seize spaces of comedy and irony previously held by the left, using tactics such as irony-laden media strategies to garner audiences and supporters. This book provides a nuanced understanding of the role of comedy in politics, challenging readers to consider the ways in which humour can be used as a tool for social and political commentary.
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