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Jack Black is what happens when the class clown doesn't become depressed and instead becomes even more of a clown (people.com)
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[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 44 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

He was pretty open about struggling with depression for most of his life.

[–] WrenFeathers@lemmy.world 13 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Shit. I didn’t know that. I always thought the dementia lent to the depression.

Man. What a tragic end. I think I’m going to do a deep dive on his life soon. I have such admiration for him.

[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 21 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I think the dementia diagnosis lead to his suicide but I think his life-long struggles with depression made him relatable enough to be a comedian that could become successful and not lose that relatability, unlike some one like Jerry Seinfeld.

[–] WrenFeathers@lemmy.world 15 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Oh I absolutely agree! Mental health colors art. In all forms. From comedy, to fashion, to traditional art, to music… art seen through the lens of depression is relatable to almost everyone at some point in their life.

[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 9 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

It’s the internet, you’re not supposed to agree.

You’re supposed to call me a dumbass and explain in detail why.

[–] puppy@lemmy.world 11 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

You're a dumbass and I'm certain you're just like your namesake, I have so much more to say were it not for the fact that I'm extremely busy with important stuff!