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“Things Are Going To Get A Lot Worse Before They Get Worse”: Humor In The Face Of Disaster, Politics, And Pain, Sierra Semmel
“Things Are Going To Get A Lot Worse Before They Get Worse”: Humor In The Face Of Disaster, Politics, And Pain, Sierra Semmel
Honors College
From the Holocaust and slavery victims to medical professionals to firefighters, coping humor has been used throughout history even in the darkest of times. While it is common among victims of unfavorable situations, it is also utilized by late-night television shows to package the news of the day in a format that both addresses the issues and eases the emotions surrounding them. This thesis critically analyzes selected clips from late night shows and sketch comedy surrounding three different news events: Brett Kavanaugh’s Senate Confirmation Hearings, the Boston Marathon bombing, and Hurricane Sandy. By studying a political event, a domestic terrorist …
Washington County Republican Roster, Maine, 1954-1955, Washington County Republican Party
Washington County Republican Roster, Maine, 1954-1955, Washington County Republican Party
Maine History Documents
A directory of members of several Washington County Republican organizations and vote for Governor in 1952. Includes a summary of the Republican platform in the categories of International Affairs, National Affairs, State Affairs, State Constitution, Development, Agriculture, Labor and Industry, Education, Institutions, Welfare, Highways and Finance.
Washington County Republican Roster, Maine, 1950-1951, Washington County Republican Party
Washington County Republican Roster, Maine, 1950-1951, Washington County Republican Party
Maine History Documents
A directory of members of several Republication organizations for Washington County and the vote for Governor in 1948. Includes a summary of the Maine Republican Platform for 1950 with headings of Party Responsibility, Welfare and Security, Education, Highways, National Resources--Conservation and Development, Agriculture, Labor and Industry, Constitution, Finance and Taxes, State Valuation and Equalization, Commendation, Quoddy Survey, Veterans' Hospitalization, National Affairs, and Party Unity.
Washington County Republican Roster, Maine, 1944-45, Washington County Republican Party
Washington County Republican Roster, Maine, 1944-45, Washington County Republican Party
Maine History Documents
A directory of members of Republican organizations in Washington County for 1944-45 and the vote for Governor in 1942.
Washington County Republican Roster, Maine, 1938-39, Washington County Republican Party
Washington County Republican Roster, Maine, 1938-39, Washington County Republican Party
Maine History Documents
A directory of members of several Republican committees and clubs. Also includes a breakdown of votes for governor by county for 1936, and summaries of the Republican and Democratic platforms for 1938. The Democratic platform is broken into categories including the Quoddy Project, Fisheries, and a Federal Air Base.