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Can We Take a Joke?
Film

Can We Take a Joke?(2016)

  • Documentary
  • Comedy

1h 14m

Last verified: 03/05/2026

7.3/10IMDb
53%Rotten Tomatoes
49/100Metacritic

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Synopsis

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 future will be like if we can't learn how to take a joke?

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Director

Ted Balaker

Cast

  • George Carlin
  • Adam Carolla
  • Ron Collins

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