It’s Okay To Smile: The Comedy/Parodies of MJ and Prince

(RECORDED DECEMBER 23, 2018) Despite being loved by many across the globe, Prince nor Michael Jackson were let off the hook when it came to people creating comedy skits and/or parodies around what was deemed their eccentricities.  From Eddie Murphy's "Tito get me some tissue!" skit, Lenny Henry's satirical take on the Bashir interview (which, while still pointing to what was seen as MJ's 'strange' behavior) actually pointed to the insidious nature of Bashir's intentions) to Tommy Davidson reworking lyrics to 'Sign 'O The Times' about a fast food chain; both men were inspirations for laughs everywhere.  Clearly, sometimes it was funny (with both men eventually developing relationships with some who had parodied them), and sometimes the intent of the comedian was clearly hurtful.  Jesse/Jester and jamilah discuss the cultural significance of some of these skits, as well as the moments where comedy can actually be negatively impactful.

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