Roasting Ethics with Luvell Anderson

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Multimedia

Publication Date

8-18-2023

Abstract

Overview & Shownotes

If you’ve ever watched a Comedy Central Roast, you know that there’s a variety of ways to insult someone. And you’ve probably noticed that while some of the jokes kill, others don’t quite land with the audience. Stand-up comedy is a tricky art–throw morality into the mix, and it becomes trickier still. My guest today, the philosopher Luvell Anderson, helps us explore the ethics of the comedic roast.

For the episode transcript, download a copy or read it below.

Contact us at examiningethics@gmail.com

Links to people and ideas mentioned in the show

  1. Luvell Anderson, “Roasting Ethics“
  2. Comedy Central Roasts

Credits

Thanks to Evelyn Brosius for our logo. Music featured in the show:

“Funk and Flash” by Blue Dot Sessions

“Rambling” by Blue Dot Sessions

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