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Laughing in the Dark: Exploring the Humor of Stephen King

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Introduction “We all float down here… and you’ll laugh your way through it.” Okay, I made that up. Stephen King probably wouldn’t say that exact line, but maybe he should. After all, beyond the twisted clowns, rabid dogs, and haunted hotels, there’s a surprising amount of humor interwoven into the fabric of Stephen King’s storytelling. … Read more

The Stephen King Racist Joke: Controversy, Context, and Criticism

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Introduction A single phrase, a fleeting moment of shared humor, can sometimes detonate a social media bomb. In recent times, renowned author Stephen King has found himself at the epicenter of such a digital explosion, following the circulation of a joke that many have branded as racist. The incident brought forth a cascade of condemnation … Read more

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