What happens through laughter

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After watching the clips from Roots, this is from the groundbreaking mini-series 1977. There has been an updated version, but the 1977 version is our point of reference. Dave Chappelle's sketch on Roots.

Lastly, the retelling of Harriet Tubman's story in Drunk History. While some of this may seem irreverent, consider what else may be happening in these retellings.

In both Chappelle's satire and the humorous retelling of Drunk History, what happens through laughter? Do you think they are mocking this history? Or is something else going on?

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