As long as I can remember I have always enjoyed comedy and satire. Growing up in Holland there was a fine tradition of sending up politicians and people in positions of leadership. In fact, there was a tradition of tolerance for the making fun of everyone and everything. I remember some fine examples that still make me laugh. But even then I used to watch American comedy and there what I loved was the zaniness, the general wackiness of the political satire and comedy. I remember fondly great episodes of Saturday Night Live with the likes of Dan Akroyd, Mr Belushi himself and of course Dana Carvey as President Bush (the elder).
I loved the impersonations and sketches of the high and mighty, brought down to earth for us mere mortals to have a laugh about. A truly open and confident society is one that can laugh at itself. That is my honest opinion.
Recently, I came across a comedian called Glenn Beck and some of his routines really had me in stitches. Check out his website to see some of his great videos. I particularly liked his video of the History of illegal immigration, which is very funny. Political satire is a delicate art but I think Glenn Beck has what it takes to deliver his comedy with aplomb. Check him out, he’s a riot!
I loved the impersonations and sketches of the high and mighty, brought down to earth for us mere mortals to have a laugh about. A truly open and confident society is one that can laugh at itself. That is my honest opinion.
Recently, I came across a comedian called Glenn Beck and some of his routines really had me in stitches. Check out his website to see some of his great videos. I particularly liked his video of the History of illegal immigration, which is very funny. Political satire is a delicate art but I think Glenn Beck has what it takes to deliver his comedy with aplomb. Check him out, he’s a riot!
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