Social Justice Comedy Insights

The speaker, an Iranian-American Muslim social justice comedian, discusses her journey and the role of comedy in addressing social issues. She introduces a taxonomy of haters and explains how comedy can open minds and convey important messages. Through examples like 'The Muslims Are Coming' tour and the Daily Denouncer website, she illustrates the impact of humor in challenging bigotry and promoting justice. Despite facing threats, she believes comedy is a powerful tool for social change.

What are the three main categories of the American population according to the speaker?

• Wonderful people, haters, and Florida

• Tourists, locals, and immigrants

• Politicians, celebrities, and commoners

• Students, teachers, and parents

Which type of hater is described as someone who posts negative comments online all day?

• Drive-by haters

• Swing haters

• Mission-oriented bigots

• Trolls

Why does the speaker believe social justice comedy is effective?

• It is always serious and informative

• It is only for political purposes

• It is a form of protest

• It makes people laugh and open to new ideas

What was the name of the comedy tour organized by the speaker?

• The Haters' Show

• The Muslims Are Coming!

• Laughing for Justice

• Comedy for Change

What was the outcome of the poster campaign against the New York City agency?

• The case was dismissed

• The comedians won the case

• The posters were never created

• The agency won the case

What is the purpose of the website thedailydenouncer.com?

• To promote comedy shows

• To denounce terrorism humorously

• To sell merchandise

• To share news articles

What did the speaker and Lee Camp attempt to do in the Cayman Islands?

• Start a new business

• Perform a comedy show

• Investigate offshore banking with a small amount

• Open a bank account with a large sum

What is one of the risks mentioned by the speaker in performing social justice comedy?

• Gaining too much popularity

• Receiving death threats

• Losing money

• Being misunderstood

What is the speaker's ultimate goal with social justice comedy?

• To become famous

• To travel the world

• To win awards

• To make people laugh and think

What humorous analogy does the speaker use to describe the feeling of victory?

• Like eating a delicious meal

• Like running a marathon

• Like being a blonde girl

• Like winning a lottery