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Stories @ Work: Comedians Who Educate and Entertain For Hannah Gadsby, Hari Kondabolu, and Rosie Jones, comedy is about jokes and a lot more. In this lesson, learn about these three stand-up comics and how they’ve brought their identities front and center for the sake of claiming their points of view, all while still bringing the laughs. https://lnkd.in/gRpAeH3r

For my brand and retailer community in the LA area, this is a cool event in Venice and a nice way to get to know the platform and team at TryNow. If you’re not familiar with TryNow.com it’s the preeminent try-before-you-buy platform for Shopify merchants. It’s honestly such an impressive solution that I believe is poised to significantly support the development of independent brands and retailers. By easing the purchasing process for customers, these customers can begin to build trust and rapport with brands and retailers that are new and novel to them, as well as explore higher pricepoints from conscious brands. It just minimizes friction all around, of course making the buying experience better for the customer, but also driving revenue for the brands and retailers using the platform and significantly speeding up the return process (check out founder Benjamin Davis posts for helpful stats). I mean, why didn’t I come up with this? Our industry is faced with challenging times (unprecedented ones, really) and that is for certain. But I’m really enthusiastic about the solutions and innovations we’re seeing that will support the industry’s evolution and, most importantly, the advancement of emerging designers and independent brands and retailers.

🎬💀 Excited 💀🎬 🔮 Prediction: This new black comedy's depiction of extreme measures to sell a house may inspire more creative real estate strategies. 🏠 Homeowners may find the couple's antics relatable and hilarious, bringing some much-needed light-heartedness to the often stressful process of selling a house. 🔥 The bold and outrageous actions of the couple might spark conversations about the lengths people are willing to go to in the competitive world of real estate. 🎥 As the movie unfolds, we can expect to see a mix of dark humor and surprising twists that will keep audiences entertained and engaged. 💡 Ultimately, this film could offer a refreshing and humorous take on the challenges of selling a home in today’s market, resonating with many who have experienced the highs and lows of the process. 🚀 Grab your popcorn and get ready for a rollercoaster ride of laughter and unexpected moments in this darkly comedic portrayal of the real estate world!

🎆👄Crafting a character's voice is more than just finding the right tone! 👻👹😝 Listen in as @joemachi, the voice behind @RantCPU, our mischievous character, discusses how he found the perfect voice for Rant and the importance of comedy in the upcoming game "NO ONE IS SAFE". Find everything here:

Some television, movies, and music perpetuate the myth of stalking behaviors as flattering, cute, or romantic. This normalization helps mask stalkers’ criminal behavior. In real life, there is nothing desirable about stalking. Can you think of examples of media that spread this myth? Today, consider the media you see or hear and increase your awareness of how media often incorrectly portrays this crime. #KnowItNameItStopIt #NSAM2024 

I was asked to write about Trevor Noah for Volume 2, Issue 1 of Moya Magazine. Very grateful to have been commissioned by Sean Jacobs to contribute to this edition. Big thank you to TO Molefe and other members of the Moya team for their thoughtful edits. Would appreciate it if you gave this essay a read! #trevornoah #comedy #southafrica #democracy #theatlantic #atlanticfellows #race #diversity #explore #explorepage

Looking to learn more about Hip-Hop (especially since that Kendrick drop)? "Gangsta Island" is fully animated dark quirky comedy (AND a Signal Award winner) that brings back the nostalgia that we all loved prior to the social media era: kids playing outside, boomboxes, the Golden Era of Hip-Hop, handwritten letters to love interests, and the grade school bully. It is a shocking, clever, and innovative story that will surely make you laugh hysterically! Take a listen today.

From breaking the rules to embracing new experiences, it's all about finding the perfect balance between structure and spontaneity - with Daniel Eachus. You gotta be funny, that's a given. But what else makes a comedian a MUST-SEE for YOU? Share your thoughts in the comment. 👇 🔗 Click the link IN BIO to watch the full reel! #ComedyChronicles #StandUpSuccess #BreakTheRules #EmbraceNewExperiences #ComedyJourney

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I love Jerry Seinfeld. Again, he has shown us the power of wit and wisdom when faced with ignorance. During his Melbourne show last night, an anti-Israel idiot tried to disrupt the performance. But Seinfeld, ever the master of comedy, turned the situation on its head once more! Seinfeld’s brilliant response highlights just how absurd these tactics are. If your grand strategy involves shouting at comedians, you might want to rethink your approach. And the truth is I am sure most rational and fair minded people have had enough of the empty slogans and pointless disruptions. If you want to make a real difference, put down the placard and pick up a book. Understand the history, the people, and the real issues at play. Protest by making informed arguments, not by heckling entertainers. Let’s elevate the conversation, rise above ignorance, and strive for real solutions. Because at the end of the day, it's not the loudest voice that changes the world, but the wisest.