The Titan submersible that imploded in the Atlantic Ocean on June 18, 2023 while attempting to reach the wreck of the Titanic. (OceanGate Expeditions via AP, File) June 16, 2024 Too soon? Titan or Titanic, people always make weird jokes about rich people’s tragedies Cate Cleo Alexander, University of Toronto Humour plays a role in our collective memory of historical events, especially disasters. Public reactions to the Titan’s implosion were reminiscent of comments that followed the sinking of the Titanic.
Larry David, the creator and star of Curb Your Enthusiasm. John Johnson/HBO April 16, 2024 Curb Your Enthusiasm bows out after 24 years – or does it? Nathan Abrams, Bangor University Larry David has called time on the misanthropic cult TV comedy classic after 12 seasons and 120 episodes.
Canadian Howie Mandel is a veteran stand up comic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power June 21, 2022 Comedy should punch up, not kick down Geo Takach, Royal Roads University At its best, comedy can bridge, unite and heal, rather than divide, bully and perpetuate the very ills that it is uniquely equipped to help us solve.