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Can someone explain leftist comedy to me? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by MGN22@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Not looking to discuss politics. I'm just trying to find the humour in left-wing mainstream comedy.

I've tried watching at least 30 movies and as far as I can tell it's the same two tropes. Someone who is usually smart does something obviously stupid or they are uninformd about something and everyone is shocked that they just don't get it with a "seriously bro" type of comment. Or the other trope when someone who is super serious becomes upset because someone shocked them with their progressive views with a "yeah that's how it's done" type of comment.

What's funny about that?

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[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 54 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I’m… honestly unsure what you’re talking about. Provide some examples of the content you’re alluding to.

[–] shani66@ani.social 28 points 10 months ago (8 children)

They just found one of the many think pieces about how conservative comedy usually sucks and is trying to get their little jab in at the left. They probably don't even know what their talking about.

[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 27 points 10 months ago

Based the wording of the post and this comment from OP’s profile which specifically mentions Gab, I feel pretty confident making an educated guess that OP may fall somewhere on the MAGA spectrum.

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[–] Susaga@ttrpg.network 30 points 10 months ago (38 children)

Care to give an example of a movie that does this?

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[–] Lauchs@lemmy.world 19 points 10 months ago

I have no idea what movies you're talking about. Go watch Poor Things, great dialogue, strong feminist ideals and stronger laughs.

[–] HeartyBeast@kbin.social 17 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

If would probably help if you listed some of these movies so we could know a bit more about this leftist comedy of which you speak.

Perhaps also give some examples of media you do find funny

[–] Melkath@kbin.social 17 points 10 months ago

"I don't want to talk about politics, but hear me out: Politics."

[–] anarchost@lemm.ee 16 points 10 months ago (5 children)

It's Always Sunny is probably the closest thing to leftist comedy you'll find

[–] bionicjoey@lemmy.ca 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Superstore is the most leftist comedy I've personally seen. And it fucking slaps.

[–] xor@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Fuck yeahhh

And part of what makes it so good is that it isn't afraid to criticise leftists as well (like the black haircare episode where Jonah is jonahing) - it's not just a "haha other side bad" show

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[–] shartworx@sh.itjust.works 14 points 10 months ago

Wait till the meth wears off before you get on Lemmy.

[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 13 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (4 children)

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[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 12 points 10 months ago

Name the movies

[–] Moobythegoldensock@lemm.ee 10 points 10 months ago

Not sure what you mean, OP. A whole bunch of the classic comedies are leftist. Dr. Strangelove, Blazing Saddles (really all Mel Brooks), Some Like It Hot, Caddyshack, The Great Dictator, etc. are all leftist humor.

[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 10 months ago

What kind of movies are you watching, and through what glasses?

[–] cali_ash@lemmy.wtf 7 points 10 months ago

I’ve tried watching at least 30 movies

What kind of movies are you even talking about?

Try watching some proper comedy. A panel show or a standup special.

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

How do you find a leftist movie?

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[–] yojimbo@sopuli.xyz 5 points 10 months ago

IMO the main difference between left leaning commedy and the right leaning commedy is that the left can make fun of itself.

Example: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Biden catches Covid and his press secretary claims, that "despite his illness, the president is not slowing down". Colbert finds it believable "because he does not thing it is physically possible to move any slower than Biden already is". Whole theater is laughing.

Imagine a right leaning commedian said that about Trump. He would get shot!

[–] brygphilomena@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

I'm sure the movies your talking about are alright.

[–] Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Is anything outside of the spectrum of the Chris Kyle sniper movie and Larry the Cable Guy Goes to Fellujha a leftist movie?

Do you fire up a film, see the protagonist being kind or considerate of other characters and think, "What's this leftist gay shit?"

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