Jon, in a future article, if you haven't written about this before to an extent, could you expand a bit more on "safe spaces" in the writer's room?
I'm curious to know when this phenomenon became a thing in the writer's room and where it is going. I understand the judgment-free zone concept of sorts. Of course. (I also understand why many fitness enthusiasts don't consider Planet Fitness a respectable gym franchise, but that's another topic.)
I'm concerned that we as a society have inadvertently (or intentionally via cancel culture) created and are fostering a norm where we are becoming indirectly responsible for the management of other people's emotions. This may lead to unintentional conflict due to one's lack of willingness to develop emotional resiliency.
This is a trend across various corporate boardrooms and academic institutions as well. I'm curious how this trend impacts the future of comedy or other genres.
Offended attendees heckling comedians are a norm, or at least more visible, thanks to social media. Prior to social media, we had Bukowski. A great American writer... We still have lots of Bukowski fans out there. Wonder if Bukowski would give a four-letter word about one's safe space?
Wow. Such a comprehensive post. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, David! I appreciate the kind words.
Jon, in a future article, if you haven't written about this before to an extent, could you expand a bit more on "safe spaces" in the writer's room?
I'm curious to know when this phenomenon became a thing in the writer's room and where it is going. I understand the judgment-free zone concept of sorts. Of course. (I also understand why many fitness enthusiasts don't consider Planet Fitness a respectable gym franchise, but that's another topic.)
I'm concerned that we as a society have inadvertently (or intentionally via cancel culture) created and are fostering a norm where we are becoming indirectly responsible for the management of other people's emotions. This may lead to unintentional conflict due to one's lack of willingness to develop emotional resiliency.
This is a trend across various corporate boardrooms and academic institutions as well. I'm curious how this trend impacts the future of comedy or other genres.
Offended attendees heckling comedians are a norm, or at least more visible, thanks to social media. Prior to social media, we had Bukowski. A great American writer... We still have lots of Bukowski fans out there. Wonder if Bukowski would give a four-letter word about one's safe space?
Great read, thanks.
Great question, Robin. Happy to dig into this in the HNTBATVW chat! Navigate there for more.
what was the joke 👀
When she's describing her ascent in politics, Selina says "I've broken more glass ceilings than a skylight installer with Parkinson's."
I never said it was tasteful 😅
LMAO stealing that joke.. i feel like that fits her character
Please do! I doubt I'll be able to find another use for it 😆
Frequent tv watcher here - this was really interesting! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for reading!