How to handle the ups and downs of social media (with Aparna Nancherla)
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Crafting Humor
emphasizes the importance of personal amusement in crafting humor online. She believes that if a joke makes her laugh, it has served its purpose, regardless of its reception. Aparna also highlights the accessibility of comedy through the internet, contrasting it with the limited exposure available before platforms like YouTube.
The main rule I think I've always followed is, do I find this funny? Does this make me laugh above all else?
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She acknowledges the immediate validation social media provides, likening it to the thrill of pulling a slot machine lever 1 2.
Comedy Styles
and discuss the diversity of comedy styles and the significance of kindness in the field. Aparna reflects on how the internet has allowed for a broader range of comedic expressions, moving beyond the aggressive styles that often dominate stand-up.
I think maybe it drowns out the other kinds, but I guess in that regard and kind of referencing what we were talking about before, it does feel like the Internet has opened up room for so many more styles and ways of being a standup, which I think is great.
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She also shares her efforts to reconnect with her immediate community, emphasizing the importance of local engagement 3 4.