In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela kick things off with headlines about Sydney Sweeney’s latest box-office flop, Miss Palestine entering the Miss Universe pageant, and media figures ripe for ridicule. The conversation shifts into cultural commentary on the state of comedy, the rise of TikTok imitators, and the blurry line between influence and joke theft. The hosts explore the legacy of performers like Sinbad and Joan Rivers, the impact of representation in comedy, and how cultural shifts have shaped humor across generations. They also break down a viral debate featuring Amanda Seales, examining her exchanges with black conservatives, the framing of systemic racism, and the broader cultural role of victimhood versus resilience. Later, they take on an online “racism quiz,” confronting loaded questions about stereotypes, language, and representation. Their sharp, irreverent responses highlight both the absurdity of the exercise and the cultural contradictions it exposes, ending with a debate over the surprising results. Today’s guests on "Normal World" are Lila Hart and Gerard Michaels. 

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