along with voices like Lenny Bruce, Dick Gregory, and George Carlin, didn’t waste their energy simply complaining. They transformed criticism into satire pointed enough to pierce the flimsy armor of politicians, corporations, and cultural gatekeepers. Their laughter had teeth. 3/5

But comedians used to know that humor, parody, and satire were their sharpest instruments for cutting through political nonsense. During the volatile 60s and 70s, groups like National Lampoon, SNL, and Firesign Theatre, 2/5

It took me a few minutes to realize you do not have a salad bar in your office.