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US-Lebanese comedian - Nemr Abou Nassar

US-Lebanese comedian - Nemr Abou Nassar

The Interview vor 7 Jahren

Do some comics risk promoting misunderstanding and perpetuating stereotypes in comedy?

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Does comedy have the power to transcend borders, religions and
politics and can it build bridges between different communities
who may mistrust and misunderstand one another? HARDtalk’s Zeinab
Badawi speaks to one guest that thinks so. He is one of the Arab
world’s most popular comedians- Nemr Abou Nassar. Brought up in
the USA and Lebanon, he quit his job as an insurance broker to
become a stand-up comic. He believes humour can change the world.
But does he risk promoting misunderstanding and perpetuating
stereotypes through his comedy?