"Why do black men have nightmares when they sleep?Because the last one who had a dream got shot in the fucking head."
This afternoon's comedy panel at Wordstock was handily the highlight of what's been a very solid festival overall. To a packed crowd, Steve Almond, Jess Walter, Paul Provenza, and moderator Courtenay Hameister had a thought-provoking, ranging conversation about whether all comedians are "damaged," how comedy relates to music and other art forms, how comedy is being co-opted for marketing purposes, and what makes a joke "off-limits." (The answer to that last one? Nothing.)
I could've listened to these four talk about comedy all day. Hit the jump for some highlights, and you'll see why.