Journalist/Comedian Harmon Leon dives into comedy cult classics, comedic influences, and all things comedy history.
Mother-in-law jokes were big back in the era of Mad Men and the ‘50s. The joke genre was once a mainstay for stand up comedians. The premise includes the stereotype that mothers-in-law are generally overbearing, obnoxious, and unattractive.
What’s the historical origins of mother-In-law jokes - and what change in society led to their demise?
The oldest recorded joke in the world - dates back to 2,300 BC. It’s attributed to the Sumerians. Back in those old-timey days - fart jokes were all the rage. Go figure.
In this episode, we dive into several of the world’s oldest jokes - to see what was making ancient people laugh.
Gallows humor is witticism in the face of – and in response to – a hopeless, tragic, or deathly situation. Gallows humor is typically made by or about the victim of such a situation. In this episode of CH!01 - we actually chart gallows humor - made by people in history right before they’re about to be executed.
Yes, gallows humor on the gallows.
