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This shift opens opportunities for comedy and other genres to thrive outside Hollywood’s conventional channels, especially when content resonates with audiences and generates virality.

The Golden Age and Missteps of Hollywood Comedy

A nostalgic reflection is shared on Hollywood’s “golden age” of comedy, citing films like American Pie and The Hangover. These movies thrived because they prioritized humor that broke rules and did not shy away from taboo topics. Unfortunately, the industry began "taking the wrong lessons" from these successes, transforming comedy into crude and sanitized fare to appease corporate interests and social agendas.