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Salima Koroma, The Atlantic: Video
Fri, 03/20/2020 - 3:36pm

The Art of Comedy in Quarantine

As China enters its eighth week in quarantine, citizens across the country are seeking new ways to amuse themselves. As a result, activity in TikTok has skyrocketed—particularly when it comes to comedy. In a new documentary, Jesse Appell, an American comedian who studied Chinese comedy, demonstrates how TikTok is bringing an entire nation together during a difficult time.

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