Abstract:Stand-up comedy reflects the dominant mood of a period with its philosophies, fears and prejudices. Today, an increasing number of stand-up comedians have started discussing their personal experiences regarding mental health issues, most commonly depression and anxiety. The aim of this type of comedy is seldom to elicit laughter. This paper aims to understand the climate that has led to the popularity of this type of comedy. The paper argues that ‘unhappy’ stand-up is a reflection of liquid modernity by studyi… Show more
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