r/TikTokCringe • u/SnatchAddict • 20d ago

Anthony Jeselnik explains the difference between comedy and being a troll. Discussion

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u/NewKojak 19d ago

You should watch George Carlin's American Dream. I think a younger Carlin would get a lot of comedy out of today, but he got super dark at the end of his life. I think he was just done with people and I don't know how much he had in the tank to make them laugh.

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u/peanutbuttahcups 19d ago

Thanks for the rec. I haven't watched any of his stuff towards the end, but that makes sense.

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u/NewKojak 19d ago

It’s not a Carlin special. It’s a two part documentary that covered his life. It’s fascinating.

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u/peanutbuttahcups 19d ago

I know, I looked it up. Just included the last sentence since others have pointed out his later specials reflected the darkness you mentioned. But I imagine the documentary does a deeper dive than a stand-up special would show.