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Comedy Propaganda

Background Information
This is a segment from a comedy show from England called Weekly Wipe featuring Charlie Brooker. In this segment, an American comedian makes fun of both English and American men for their violent behavior. Designed for a British audience, this may make them cringe and feel superior to Americans all at the same time.
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This is propaganda because
Although it's designed for entertainment purposes, it offers political ideas that represent a kind of propaganda. For example, the show offers insight on how access to health insurance and access to guns might affect people's attitudes about violence.
Source
https://youtu.be/in3Ppk9NG9U

Comments

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    Tay
    Sat, 09/15/2018 - 17:35
    Tay
    I'm pretty sure that this form of propaganda slips under the radar screen. It reinforces stereotypes and shapes attitudes, using humor to bypass critical thinking. Funny but harmful.
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    Tolu
    Mon, 10/05/2020 - 05:26
    Tolu
    This to some might seem funny and unharmful. But too many it pushes the belief that America is just better than the UK overlooking the critical issues that need to be solved such as gun violence and health care. The important messages might just go over some people's heads instead of them rethinking the issues in the US they focus on the negatives of the UK.

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