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The author suggests that dark humor has an inoculative effect on tragedy. It can also be remedial. I was reminded of how Mel Brooks explained why he makes fun o
by whoopdedo 11y ago
The author suggests that dark humor has an inoculative effect on tragedy. It can also be remedial. I was reminded of how Mel Brooks explained why he makes fun of Hitler.
Of course it is impossible to take revenge for 6 million murdered Jews. But by
using the medium of comedy, we can try to rob Hitler of his posthumous power
and myths.
(http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/spiegel-interview-with-mel-brooks-with-comedy-we-can-rob-hitler-of-his-posthumous-power-a-406268.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/spiegel-intervie...)