Overview

In the age of social media, nearly every day brings a new eruption of outrage. While people have always found something to be offended by, their ability to organize a groundswell of opposition to – and public censure of – their offender has never been more powerful. Today we're all one clumsy joke away from public ruin. Can We Take A Joke? offers a thought-provoking and wry exploration of outrage culture through the lens of stand-up comedy, with notables like Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, Lisa Lampanelli, and Adam Carolla detailing its stifling impact on comedy and the exchange of ideas. What will the future will be like if we can't learn how to take a joke?

Cast

Christina Pazsitzky, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Norton, Lisa Lampanelli, Heather McDonald, Adam Carolla, Penn Jillette, Karith Foster

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Frequently asked

What is "Can We Take a Joke?" about?

In the age of social media, nearly every day brings a new eruption of outrage. While people have always found something to be offended by, their ability to organize a groundswell of opposition to – and public censure of – their offender has never been more powerful. Today we're all one clumsy joke away from public ruin. Can We Take A Joke? offers a thought-provoking and wry exploration of outrage culture through the lens of stand-up comedy, with notables like Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, Lisa Lampanelli, and Adam Carolla detailing its stifling impact on comedy and the exchange of ideas. What will the future will be like if we can't learn how to take a joke?

When was "Can We Take a Joke?" released?

Can We Take a Joke? was released in 2016.

Who stars in "Can We Take a Joke?"?

The cast includes Christina Pazsitzky, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Norton, Lisa Lampanelli.