Humorists Research Paper

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Humorists play a crucial role in soctiey through acting as a voice for the people and uniting them in a common cause.

Humorists aren't just for entertainment ,but they can talk about certain topics others can't. For examole, a common topic that humorists talk a lot about is polictics. Politics is a very delicate subject that makes some watch what they say. However, humorists can joke about the topic and actually bring a lot of awarness in the world about

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