The world of comedy needs some updating, Bo Burnham's new special isn't any different than what any other cis white straight male is bringing to the table. You can be creative without being a genius, and you can be funny without being cynical. TW: Mention Louis C.K and Aziz Anzari sexual assault allegations

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Comedians to check out:

• Robin Tran -Transwoman, Asian American
• A Black Lady Sketch Show - On HBOMax
• Sunny L - Transwoman
• Diana G Graham - Trans/nonbinary
• Miiasaurous -YouTube Pop Culture Commentator
• Yasmine Elhady - Libyan and Egyptian Comedian
• Lady Yasmina -TikTok Comedian
• Benny Feldman -Disabled Stand up comedian

Additional resources:

Bo Burnham's Inside and "White Liberal Performative Art" | Video Essay (Black Media Breakdown #12)

Eighth Grade: how Bo Burnham captures the tween experience

Bo Burnham and the Trap of Parasocial Self-Awareness | 'INSIDE' Movie Review (video essay)

Bo Burnham: Inside is the best comedy special, whatever that means | Review & Analysis

Bo Burnham vs. Jeff Bezos - Video Essay

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