Consternation in the nation

We live in an oppressive world, and combat it with two main weapons. We make light of oppression — through comedy. And we underscore the gravitas of oppression — through protests. But have the two swapped roles today?

What type are you? Do you find the egg-shaped head funny or are you disturbed by how it stares in consternation, suspended in hideous technicolour? | Mihir Balantrapu

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Comedy is mockery For fun, right? Is life really just fun?

 

 

Protest is serious, Full of gravitas, right? Is life really all that grave?

 

 

Do I laugh along At a fat girl being Likened to an elephant? Or do I Protest my guts out?

 

 

Do I laugh along At an innocent man Getting beaten up? Or do I Protest my guts out?

 

 

Do I laugh along As a dude gazes lewdly At a pretty girl And averts his eyes comically? Or do I Protest my guts out?

 

 

Do I laugh along As my philosophical dilemmas Are laughed at? Or do I Protest my guts out?

 

 

Do I laugh along As comedians exploit Levity for Their nefarious protest? Or do I Protest my guts out?

 

 

Do I laugh along Or do I Resign myself to My protest Being just Another comedy skit?

 

 

Is every protest That fails to gut the evil Just another bullet that falls short, Rendered limp by Its own rage?

 

 

Is every comedy That's not laughed along with Just another opportunity wasted To better understand The Matrix we're in?

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