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Key Features:
Stand-up comedy, Dark humor, Taboo subject matter, Provocative, Satire, Observational comedy, Social commentary, Controversial topics, Self-aware, Meta-commentary
Tone:
humorous, cynical, deadpan
Target Audience:
Fans of stand-up comedy, Viewers who appreciate dark humor, Those who enjoy provocative comedy, People interested in social commentary
Emotional Arc:
Shock → Amusement

Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers

2015-10-16
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There's no subject too dark as the comedian skewers taboos and riffs on national tragedies before pulling back the curtain on his provocative style.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Anthony Jeselnik
Crew
Adam Dubin, Anthony Jeselnik
Rating
7.366(119 votes)
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