There is a particular archetype at play in modern media, and that is of the tortured comic full of hate, grief, and despair. This was heavily discussed in 2014 following the tragic death and suicide of beloved actor and comic Robin Williams, who on most accounts appeared well adjusted, content, and happy even after his battles with depression, alcoholism, and cocaine addiction. The humor of Williams is often seen as a coping mechanism for the internal torment that he endured. So why does it seem that the funniest people are the ones with the most internal strife?
Depression and Humor
Depression and Humor
Depression and Humor
There is a particular archetype at play in modern media, and that is of the tortured comic full of hate, grief, and despair. This was heavily discussed in 2014 following the tragic death and suicide of beloved actor and comic Robin Williams, who on most accounts appeared well adjusted, content, and happy even after his battles with depression, alcoholism, and cocaine addiction. The humor of Williams is often seen as a coping mechanism for the internal torment that he endured. So why does it seem that the funniest people are the ones with the most internal strife?