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The paper aims to investigate the social role of stand-up comedy in China, particularly how it serves as an alternative public sphere and voice for marginalized perspectives.

June 20, 2026Open Access

Truth-Telling and Just-Joking: Stand-Up Comedy as the Alternative Public Sphere in Contemporary

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JWJie WuFudan University

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Explores how stand-up comedy provides a space for truth-telling in marginalized communities in China, implying its vital socio-political role.

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The paper aims to investigate the social role of stand-up comedy in China, particularly how it serves as an alternative public sphere and voice for marginalized perspectives.
Conducted ethnographic interviews with comedians in Beijing's comedy clubs
Performed content analysis of recorded stand-up performances
Engaged in participant observation in comedy settings
Comedians successfully navigate the tension between humor and political commentary, providing a platform for oppositional consciousness.
Stand-up comedy acts as a buffer between citizens and the government, using humor for both critique and tension reduction.
The unique sociopolitical environment in China enriches comedic performances, allowing for subtle transgressions and diverse viewpoints.

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Jie Wu (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a36306fdb0793dc1a5379f9 https://doi.org/10.6082/gtshw-b5444

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Explores how stand-up comedy provides a space for truth-telling in marginalized communities in China, implying its vital socio-political role.

Truth-Telling and Just-Joking: Stand-Up Comedy as the Alternative Public Sphere in Contemporary

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Truth-Telling and Just-Joking: Stand-Up Comedy as the Alternative Public Sphere in Contemporary

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