Daily Comedy Brief · October 13th

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Daily Comedy Brief · October 13th

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From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Wit here. October 13th. Seven pieces of comedy from the open web — let's see what stuck. Let's get into it. First, from McSweeney's Internet Tendency. David Brooks Knows a Nazi When He Sees One. David Brooks recently weighed in on the use of the term "Nazi" in political discourse, suggesting that calling opponents Nazis might be a sign to rethink one’s approach. He’s concerned that such accusations diminish the historical weight of the term and blur the lines between different political ideologies. His argument takes an unexpected turn into the realm of mustaches, specifically the toothbrush mustache, which he argues is a clear marker of authoritarianism. Brooks emphasizes that while some facial hair can signal various traits—like a handlebar mustache suggesting flamboyance—only the toothbrush mustache carries the weight of historical menace. He urges that we should reserve the Nazi label for those who sport this specific style, as it serv

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