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"Laughtivism" is playing a key role in the resistance to Trumpism. Here’s why the satire rebellion matters.
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Last week comedian Melissa McCarthy impersonated Trump’s press secretary Sean Spicer on “Saturday Night Live.” It was one of the most potent impersonations yet of the Trump regime. The clip went viral and was seen by more than 20 million viewers in less than one week.
I really appreciated this article, I have always loved satire (and parody.) Seems now that they may be one of the more effective weapons against the current ruling party.
Even better, though, the impersonation has apparently rattled the White House. Politico reported, “Trump’s uncharacteristic Twitter silence over the weekend about the ‘Saturday Night Live’ sketch was seen internally as a sign of how uncomfortable it made the White House feel.” It further reported that Trump is especially unhappy that a woman impersonated Spicer. Word is that Spicer may be at risk of losing his job.
I have felt for a number of years that SNL has been rudderless because there has not been much to satirize. I believe that has now changed. With Alec Baldwin and Melissa McCarthy making the donald almost apoplectic I can hardly wait for Rosie O'donnel to do and impression of Bannon.
I have always loved satire (and parody.) Seems now that it may be one of the more effective weapons against the ruling party or putz.
Jim
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
I did not mean to single out SNL as a source for the satire and humor. They were just convenient. I am (and have been) a fan of Jon Stewart (too bad he left) and Colbert. And I do particularly enjoy the others as well.
The current administration as a source of ridicule, scorn and satire is (almost) self writing. The funniest part is that they are completely oblivious to how ridiculous their behavior is.
Jim
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
A well reasoned argument is like a diamond: impervious to corruption and crystal clear - and infinitely rarer.
Here, as elsewhere, people are outraged at what feels like a rigged game -- an economy that won't respond, a democracy that won't listen, and a financial sector that holds all the cards. - Robert Reich
