The Lucky Few

250. Who Has The Right To Use Down Syndrome Or Disability As A Punch Line?


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Friends, we had another hot topic in our group text that we knew we needed to bring on the pod to have with all of you! Today we’re chatting about the February 25th episode of “Saturday Night Live” with a guest host who used his niece and her Down syndrome diagnosis as a punch line to his set. We’re talking about our reactions and the larger conversation: who has the right to use Down syndrome and disability as a joke or punch line? Join us as we discuss the discomfort when jokes are made for an audience not connected to someone with Down syndrome and whether the laugh is at the expense of the person with the disability. Listen in as we unpack the complexities of comedy, connection, and the importance of shifting narratives.


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SHOW NOTES

  • Comedian Shane Gillis opening the February 25, 2024 episode of “Saturday Night Live”
    • One of the articles written about the backlash

    • Learn more about Josh Blue


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        THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

        Thank you, Enable SNP for sponsoring this episode!

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