![]() The idea that one who is socially conscious could not find a socially insensitive joke funny is the sign of someone with a poor sense of humor. Implying that there is "comedy for nonwoke folk' is also very telling of your sense of humor (no offense intended). many people responding in opposition to my post are of the assumption that I only what to watch comedies with white males and the only possible reason I don't like 'black lady sketch show' is because they are in fact, black ladies and reference social injustices. I have watched everything from the Carol burnett show to curb your enthusiasm, from 'Insecure' to Chappelle's show. Thede and her writing staff have a great eye for situations that start out in a normal place and slowly curl in on themselves until theyre weirder and. Comedian/actor/writer Robin Thede created and stars in Season 1 of this sketch comedy series featuring a core cast of four women-Thede, Quinta Brunson, Ashley Nicole Black and Gabrielle Dennis-as they portray an array of dynamic and varied characters, as well as hyper-versions of themselves in interstitials featuring four friends stuck in a house after an apocalypse. The series premiered with a memorable pilot. Black Lady Sketch Show doesnt disappoint. ![]() ![]() When I referred to 'wokeness' in my original post it was only in the sense that I believe that is what hbo execs were after when they decided to approve such a program, instead of choosing a show purely on it's comedic merit. Its also one of the first sketch comedy series written, created, and starring Black women as the principal cast. I also disagree with the concept of woke or nonwoke comedy, male or female comedy, black or white etc. Ya I honestly don't doubt there are people out there that like it, all I'm saying is that it's far from hbo caliber.
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