Periagoge
Scenario

When humor loses power through historical distance

My Zimbabwean dad's political jokes from the 80s still make me laugh but I can't repeat them without a history lesson and by then the momentum is dead.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The comedic gold from your family's past requires so much contextualization that its immediate impact is diluted.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African comedy traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.