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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 5h

but there were high moments in the Weekend Update, Zelda vs. GTA, and Kam Patterson on the Glee reboot. open.spotify.com/episode/66wo...

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Episode 64: Dakota Johnson (S52E02)

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 5h

Dakota Johnson hosts for the third time on October 3 2026, and we are joined by writer, director, and educator Ashleigh Akilah Rucker. To put it nicely, the night was uneven; many sketches seemed to lack purpose,

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Episode 64: Dakota Johnson (S52E02)

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

looking forward to this: Symposium on The Racial Politics of Listening by Clifton Granby fri dec 4, 2026 10:00 am—6:00 pm religiousstudies.yale.edu/events/2026-...

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

got that new new on resistance. lots of great folks in this one and includes a new piece on comedic resistance by yours truly

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We unpack Kathy, which features Ashly Padilla as an awkward coworker desperately inserting herself into office conversations, to explore themes of social exclusion, belonging, and the psychology of prying. #SNL101 open.spotify.com/episode/49ZS...

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Episode 58: Jack Black (S51E16)

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Queries: Veli Mitova (vmitova@uj.ac.za) This is the first time SENE takes place in the Global South. Expect more than the Big 5 and watch this space! --- Veli Mitova Professor and Director: ACEPS University of Johannesburg

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Where: Johannesburg (Glenburn Lodge and Spa—3km from UNESCO World Heritage Site Cradle of Humankind) Keynotes: philosophers Luvell Anderson and Catarina Dutilh Novaes; legal theorist and SA Human Rights commissioner Tshepo Madlingozi. 1st CfA: October 2026

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The African Institute for Epistemology and Philosophy of Science (ACEPS) is thrilled to announce that it was selected as the host for SENE 5—the fifth annual meeting of the Social Epistemology Network. When: 18th to 20th August 2027

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Harry Styles’ second time as host and musical guest on March 14, 2026 was genuinely fun, and the final sketch of the night, “Harry For Him,” opened a broader conversation about masculinity, makeover culture, and style identity. #SNL101 open.spotify.com/episode/6oRT...

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Episode 57: Harry Styles (S51E15)

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Textos Selecionados sobre Racismo e Filosofia Critica da Raça wp.ufpel.edu.br/nepfil/files...

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

We explore late-stage capitalism and labor exploitation in Monty McTreats & the Pastry Bakery, a Willy Wonka parody, as well as Colin Jost’s Pete Hegseth in the Hegseth Iran Presser Cold Open as an example of sneering satire undermining authoritarian posturing. hashtag snl101.info/2026/03/13/s...

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S51 E14: Ryan Gosling

We explore late-stage capitalism and labor exploitation in Monty McTreats & the Pastry Bakery, a Willy Wonka parody, as well as Colin Jost’s Pete Hegseth in the Hegseth Iran Presser Cold Open a…

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

We unpack Mr. Fronzi for its ethnic stereotyping and insider humor as well as debate the controversial cut-for-time sketch Tourette’s, and discuss disability representation, audience responsibility, and comedic framing. open.spotify.com/episode/4pEj...

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Episode 55: Connor Storrie (S51E13)

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

We discuss cognitive dissonance, political reconciliation, and forgiveness, face-saving in “Mom’s Confession” and themes of belonging, friendship, power dynamics, and psychosocial needs in “Viking Raid.” #SNL101 open.spotify.com/episode/3Elc...

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Episode 54: Alex Skarsgård (S51E12)

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

white guilt in turbulent times with Beyond the Headlines, and the strategic deployment of innocence in Toy Commercial. open.spotify.com/episode/7q3D...

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

We're back with a new episode! We are joined by writer and showrunner Cameron Johnson, www.imdb.com/name/nm59286... (Empire, Tom Swift, The Best Man) to talk corporate synergy with NFL on ESPN, linguistics and cultural appropriation in Weekend Update: Marcello Hernández Translates Gen Z Terms,

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We talk about the clever genre blending and figurative language, as well as slash fiction and fan creativity in “Heated Wizardry” and expand into how reboots, remakes, and fan-inspired storytelling function in corporate media with “Stranger Things Promo.” open.spotify.com/episode/17VH...

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Episode 52: Finn Wolfhard (S51E10)

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen: D'Angelo (Voodoo tour) Prince (Love 4 One Another) Kamasi Washington (New Daisy Theater in Memphis) Lauryn Hill (The Miseducation Tour) Cypress Hill/The Fugees/Busta Rhymes/Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers/A Tribe Called Quest (Smokin' Grooves)

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The 36th Conference of the International Society for Humor Studies will be held in Brazil between July 6th and 10th. The conference website is live (ishs2026.org) and the call for papers and panel proposals are open: ishs2026.org

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

We discuss “Black Santa” and race, sentimentality, white guilt, and humor’s role in social critique, as well as the linguistic power of impressions. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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Episode 51: Ariana Grande (S51E09)

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

We discuss how “Bachelorette Party Strippers” plays on the “soft boy” aesthetic and the complexity of masculinity. We also talk about how “Uber Eats Wrapped” can be used for a deep dive into memory, shame, data privacy, and self-perception. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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Episode 50: Josh O'Connor (S51E08)

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

the incomparable Marcus Wicker @poetmarcuswicker.bsky.social I love the way this begins: "Protected by contoured sunglasses, body armor, and Military Police shields stitched to their backs, the National Guard have come to combat crime at the Bass Pro Shop." oxfordamerican.org/oa-now/a-blu...

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

We discuss Pentagon Press Conference Cold Open and Jost’s growing confidence as a performer, A Helping Hand and McCarthy’s dramatic range, and closely analyze Free Sample as a way to discuss fat humor, embodiment, loneliness, and attachment theory. snl101.info/2025/12/15/s...

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The Onion @theonion.com · 15/12/2025

‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens theonion.com/no-way-to-prevent-this…

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Luvell explores “AI Photos” and concerns about AI ethics, memory, and “enshittification,” Charisse praises “Norwegian Movie” for illustrating cultivation theory, and Chuck highlights “Bob Army” for its choreography, queer slang, and playful stereotypes. snl101.info/2025/12/06/s...

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S51 E06 Glen Powell

Luvell explores how “AI Photos” taps into concerns about AI ethics, memory, and “enshittification,” Charisse praises “Norwegian Movie” for illustrating cultivation theory and how media shapes perce…

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Eddie Murphy is not simply a comedian: he is an artist capable of expressing himself through multiple media 🐐 www.youtube.com/watch?v=98xU...

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Glaser’s Stand-Up Monologue —filled with taboo humor about rape, trafficking, and pedophilia—was a masterclass in “gross-out” comedy where Glaser targets herself rather than others. snl101.info/2025/11/10/s...

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S51 E05: Nikki Glaser

Glaser’s Stand-Up Monologue —filled with taboo humor about rape, trafficking, and pedophilia—was a masterclass in “gross-out” comedy where Glaser targets herself rather than others.

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

We discuss how we could use “Missing Wives” in class to discuss the true crime genre, strategic use of archetypes in comedy, and using gendered dynamics in screenwriting snl101.info/2025/11/08/s...

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S51 E04: Miles Teller

We discuss how we could use “Missing Wives” in class to discuss the true crime genre, strategic use of archetypes in comedy, and using gendered dynamics in screenwriting

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

We talk about Emo Mom through the lens of liminality on both ends of adulthood, in adolescence and menopause, as well as gendered differences in aging, and representations of grief. snl101.info/2025/10/18/s...

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S51E02: Amy Poehler

We talk about Emo Mom through the lens of liminality on both ends of adulthood, in adolescence and menopause, as well as gendered differences in aging, and representations of grief.

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

This iteration may have hit its stride, but may have underutilized Sabrina’s talents. We discuss Boys Podcast as well as Jost’s joke about Trump and Argentina. snl101.info/2025/10/24/s...

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S51 E03: Sabrina Carpenter

This iteration may have hit its stride, but may have underutilized Sabrina’s talents. We discuss Boys Podcast as well as Jost’s joke about Trump and Argentina.

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

In this season premiere episode hosted by Bad Bunny on October 4, 2025, we discuss the Pete Hegseth Cold Open and satirizing authoritarianism. snl101.info/2025/10/18/s...

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S51 E01: Bad Bunny

In this season premiere episode hosted by Bad Bunny on October 4, 2025, we discuss the Pete Hegseth Cold Open and satirizing authoritarianism.

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Flashback to my 2022 London Lecture on Racial Realities

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Luvell Anderson @luke-rage.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

still processing the news that one of my musical heroes has went on to the upper room. #RIPD'Angelo

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