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There is nothing new under the sun. So goes the adage which conveys the tendency for history to repeat itself.

Its this unstated premise that drives Kliph Nesteroffs latest book, Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars. In it, Nesteroff artfully seeks to demonstrate how current catchphrases like cancel culture and political correctness are just variations of the same generational and ideological divides which have undergirded American society throughout Hollywoods history.

Nesteroff turns his attention to comedians in particular, citing the ways in which they have historically been unique targets of the culture wars.

His arguments are cogent and his histories entertaining how is it possible that vaguely defined spirit of the times is not a quote about wokeness, but instead a denunciation of critiques levied on comedians more than half a century ago?

Still, its worth noting that Nesteroff began his career as a comedian, which perhaps betrays an inherent sympathy for the prophetic martyrs who have frequently been subjected to unjust censorship and criticism throughout the history of showbiz.

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