Contributed by Jonny Collins The thing that upsets me about "Cancel Culture" as a phrase - is that people use it to mean anything from people not booking/platforming known sex offenders, to voicing your disagreement at a public figures views and public statements. Cancel culture is an entirely made up phenomenon based on (predominantly men) … Continue reading The thing about cancel culture
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The sobriety of variety: Why we made the Diversity Quota
Contributed by Eliott Simpson Comedy provides more than laughter; it provides understanding, empathy, education, and absurdity from an all-sorts assortment of amazing talent. But in order to stay relevant and engaging, exciting and revolutionary, comedy needs variety in its voices: new and different viewpoints to keep crowds confined to their seats. Although the industry has … Continue reading The sobriety of variety: Why we made the Diversity Quota
More than a punchline – the joy of queer comedy
Contributed by Quenby Harley I'm a queer comedian and performance artist. My gender identity and sexuality are a big part of my identity, so a lot of material reflects on these experiences. I perform at events on the comedy, spoken word, and drag circuits. Standup was my first passion as a performer and I still … Continue reading More than a punchline – the joy of queer comedy
