Does Political Humor Change The Political Climate?
"Much of today's political humor requires a smart and savvy audience that keeps up with current events -- if only in order to mock it. ... But has any of this smart political humor had an impact on the candidates, the election or our politics? It may be safe to argue that comedy changes the national mood, but can it change the national political climate in more fundamental ways?" Salon 11/04/08

Posted November 4, 2008 03:50 AM