SHANE GILLIS AT THE ESPYS; THE DECLINE OF LEFT-WING COMEDY: When did we stop laughing at ourselves?
The intersection of daily life in the Philippines with observations about comedy and entertainment culture reveals how authenticity is becoming increasingly rare in our polarized world.
• Living in rural Philippines presents unique challenges with well water systems instead of city water
• Pressure washing during rainstorms is surprisingly effective for maintaining exterior surfaces
• Shane Gillis's ESPYs monologue highlighted the left's inability to laugh at itself
• Authentic comedy should target everyone equally, not just politically acceptable targets
• Movie criticism often seems…
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