Awkward Conversations About Uncomfortable Laughter
A reprint of an essay by Henry Jenkins on Sarah Silverman that inspired the most comments in our publishing history.
Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Awkward Conversations About Uncomfortable Laughter
by: Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Is Sarah Silverman making racist jokes, or jokes about racism?
I WANT MY GEEK TV!
by: Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Global Frequency and the future of fan communities.
Why Fiske Still Matters
by: Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Despite Aniko Bodroghkozy’s claim that McChesney “rules”, Fiske still matters.
Television For Swing States
by: Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology
How television can help to create common ground among citizens.
Affective Economics 101
by: Henry Jenkins / Massachusetts Institute of Technology The Apprentice How many different ways is The Apprentice involved in branding? 1. The Brand as Protagonist: The Donald casts himself and his corporate empire as the series protagonists. In the Sept.23 episode, the Donald ascends down the escalator to a trumpet fanfare and then directs our eyes upwards to enjoy the […]
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