Leo Lins’ stand-up comedy routines: between censorship and hate speech
Leo Lins’ stand-up comedy routines: between censorship and hate speech
Author(s): João Paulo CapelottiSubject(s): Language studies, Media studies, Studies of Literature, Communication studies
Published by: Krakowskie Towarzystwo Popularyzowania Wiedzy o Komunikacji Językowej Tertium
Keywords: stand-up comedy; Brazil; hate speech; censorship; prejudice
Summary/Abstract: When one of Brazil’s most controversial stand-up comedians faced criminal charges, some thought he was a victim of censorship while others thought he was facing the legal consequences of racist, prejudiced speech. The article will shed light on the case brought against him, from the district court to the Supreme Court, analysing the rulings and the alleged censorship, which, according to the defendant, was imposed by the courts.
Journal: The European Journal of Humour Research
- Issue Year: 12/2024
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 110-125
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English
