Is it Danish Humor or Just Bullying?

When does a joke stop being funny and start becoming bullying? Derek and Conrad are joined by fellow-comedian, Neil Fitzpatrick to talk about the controversy surrounding Danish comedian Rasmus Wallbridge and TV 2’s Alle elsker Rasmus. The program convinced him he was making his dream film for four months, with nearly 150 people helping keep the elaborate deception alive. After a wave of criticism, TV 2 pulled the programme and apologized. But there's a bigger conversation here than one controversial television show. What makes Danish humor so distinctive? Is taking the piss a sign of affection, or can the expectation to laugh along sometimes push things too far? And what happens when everyone is in on the joke except the person it's about? We also explore Denmark's famously flat hierarchy and consensus culture. When everyone is supposedly equal, does responsibility sometimes become so diffused that nobody feels accountable? And is there a difference between having the freedom to speak up and actually feeling comfortable being the person who does? From workplace banter and Janteloven to groupthink and the fine line between comedy and cruelty, we unpack what this story might reveal about Danish culture and what internationals can learn from it. See Derek, Conrad, and Neil for a night of English Standup Comedy in Copenhagen on 26th November ➡️ TICKETS Sign up to get Conrad's King Carrot special on 15/December: https://conradmolden.dk Neil Fitzpatrick (guest) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilfitzcomedy/ 🎟️ Get tickets for Derek and Conrad's English Stand Up Comedy Show on 26th November ➡️ HERE 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F 📢 Send your questions and/or comments. voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid email: [email protected] 👉 Remember to tell your friends about the podcast. 👀 More living in Denmark tips: https://instagram.com/waydidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.