Dad Jokes: Turning Trauma into Comedy

Mo Welch’s Docu-Special Explores the Power of Comedy in Dealing with Trauma In her docu-special, Dad Jokes, comedian Mo Welch takes viewers on a journey through her personal history, using comedy as a coping mechanism to navigate the trauma of her past. This hybrid of documentary and comedy special delves into Welch’s estranged relationship with…

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How Many Jokes Per Page? Unraveling the Mathematics of Comedy Screenwriting

Exploring the balance between quantity and quality in comedic storytelling Writing a comedy screenplay is a delightful endeavor, filled with the opportunity to create characters that make people laugh and dream up hilarious sequences. However, aspiring screenwriters often find themselves grappling with the question of how many jokes per page are necessary to craft a…

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