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What does it mean?
Religious figures are blamed for societal issues through ironic humor.
In plain terms
People blame the comedian for killing Christ jokingly.
What can you take from it?
Blame is often irrational.

Where it applies

  • stand-up comedy
  • social satire

Putting it to work

  • mock false accusations

Questions to consider

  • Who do we blame for problems?

Another view

This relies on sacrilegious humor.

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