I recently read an article in The Hindu , about Russell Peters and how the junta in India didn't like his brand of humor, and I was really not surprised! Indian audiences , are not exposed to stand up comedy. I don't think they understand 'spelling out the obvious and laughing at it'. It's contrived and its real ... and often rude! But that's Stand Up Comedy. If we weren't too busy taking ourselves seriously , we could have a good time with Russell Peters. He is articulate , funny and he is right!
Stand Up is a competitive field and one of our own has rocked the boat in the USA and Canada... making the Indian appeal universal! So all my dear Indian friends ... let your hair down and have some whacky fun !
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