Expanded version of my Charlie Hebdo article, with more discussion of the racism:http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/frances-deep-seated-tradition-of-subversive-satire/article22389678/ …
@KerryD_Mitchell Not all humor succeeds & no art is beyond critique. Whatever intent, CH's racial humor can be seen as promoting racism.
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@HeerJeet I think this is the whole problem with "images have more power". You've left aside your own interpretation for a surface reading. -
@KerryD_Mitchell With works of mass culture, it's reasonable to look at "surface reading" (which is how such works are experienced). - Show replies
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