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Podcast: Comedy History 101
Episode: HIstory of Gallows Humor
Description: Gallows humor is witticism in the face of – and in response to – a hopeless, tragic, or deathly situation. Gallows humor is typically made by or about the victim of such a situation. In this episode of CH!01 - we actually chart gallows humor - made by people in history right before they’re about to be executed.Yes, gallows humor on the gallows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices