We talk about Chris Rock’s fourth time hosting on December 14, 2024. The alum anchors a largely forgettable episode, interlaced with a few showstopping bangers. We talk about impactful lines from Rock’s Opening Monologue, fan fictionalizing the 2022 Oscars Slap in Simpsons Christmas Gift, as well as racial memory and application with Grandpa’s Magic Car and Mall Santas. Readings include histories of standup and fan fiction as well as recent articles on honestly representing mythic and iconic figures.
Listen on Libsyn: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/34559840
Resources
Searches for Potato Hole and George Washington Rapist triggered by Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock SNL Performances respectively.
Readings
Federman, W. (2021). The History of Stand-up: From Mark Twain to Dave Chappelle. Independent Artists Media. https://www.thehistoryofstandup.com/
Jenkins, H., & Deuze, M. (2006). Convergence culture. Convergence, 14(1), 5-12. https://henryjenkins.org/blog/2006/06/welcome_to_convergence_culture.html
L’Pree, C. (2022 Nov 22). Diverse Santas are Important!https://charisselpree.me/2022/11/22/diverse-santas-are-important/
Mills, C. W. (2020). The chronopolitics of racial time. Time & Society, 29(2), 297-317. https://doi.org/10.1177/0961463X20903650
Smith, L.E. (2018 Oct 9). The Founding Fathers were accused of mistreating women. Like Kavanaugh, their supporters weren’t deterred. Washington Post.
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