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When the Joke Flops: The Courage to Speak Up When Humor Fails | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound vulnerability and courage required when humor fails. We often treat social missteps like personal disasters, assuming that a joke not landing is a verdict on our worth or wit. However, this narrative challenges that assumption, arguing that resilience isn't about perfect performance but about staying present in the awkward silence. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt isolated by a failed attempt at connection, whether in a corporate meeting, a dinner party, or a group chat, offering a path from shame to…
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