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items Some of the inappropriate, messed up stand up comedy out there (and possibly our own experiences in 7th grade) have led many of us to believe that humor can't be a force for good. Here are 16 examples that prove otherwise. Perfect for starting a conv...
So. For some people they are a big deal, we get that. But also, it can be helpful to remember that for some folks, they're not! Like Crazy Ex Girlfriend, the series for which this song was written, this hilarious little ditty (with tap dancing no les...
Anti-Depressants Are So Not A Big Deal
Although both the gravitas and the comedy level of narratives presented by Story Collider varies, all of the stories on their podcast involve the Very Serious Subject Of Science communicated in an entertaining way. You can easily sort through each ep...
Podcast — The Story Collider
RD Briannah Jewel's commentary about false (and potentially very harmful) nutrition information from folks trying to sell supplements online is both hilarious and brilliant. Also, as a former fat kid, I've always been a little bit afraid of dietician...
MLM TOP FAILS # 30 |Nutrition student reacts to the WORST online nutrition fails
Is it cheating to use two CXG songs in this list? I love how this engaging and danceable video pokes fun of (and brings attention to) the way child stars are vilified even though they're very often the victim of all kinds of disgusting exploitation. ...
I Want To Be A Child Star
Do I love (or trust) everything that College Humor (now Dropout) does? No, not at all. But this is an interesting video that could, in turn, potentially start some interesting conversations about who gets to speak for a community. TOPICS: race, racis...
Are You Asian Enough?
It's funny because it's true. Could start a great chat about where common ground might, um, possibly be found? Watch it with your family and find out! TOPICS: political conflict, bees that follow us around PS For a fun icebreaker add: what would you ...
Unity Song - SNL
Would you be embarassed for me if I said I thought this WASN'T a parody when I first watched it? All the LOLs and all the truth of Gofundme being America's cruel way of enabling "universal" healthcare. TOPICS: US health system, insurance, underinsura...
GoFundMe CEO: We Could Use A Few Fun Ones
If you need to talk with any kid (or even a teen if you don't mind them rolling their eyes) about ADHD or even other types of disabilities from a strength based (meaning: this is just another way to have a brain, also, there are awesome things about ...
ADHD - "Under The Sea" Parody (first person perspective)
When this came out 7 years ago, we were in a moment. We're apparently still in that moment. Great conversation starter about potential common ground and racism. Plus, this sketch has been around long enough that most people are familiar with the conc...
Black Jeopardy with Tom Hanks - SNL
The nice (nice?) thing about sex ed reaction videos is that they're mostly the reactor just watching the video and saying "OMG what? What?" And still, they're hilarious. I'd love to see one about sex ed in the 70s. Except for we didn't have any. So, ...
90s sex ed was horrifying
This video hurts my feelings a little even though I've never once had a corporate job. Also, makes me laugh. Also, a chance for Pete Davidson to show ALL his tattoos in a musical sketch. TOPICS: capitalism, generational work conflicts
Corporate Nightmare Song - SNL
Mickey Atkins is great channel to follow if you'd like to watch funny stuff about how the internet and other forms of pop culture interact about and/or present mental health challenges. I particularly like Mickey in this genre because she is genuinel...
Mental Health Hot Takes (from a mental health provider and their hilarious friend)
Maybe ability to talk to children (or lack thereof) isn't the most serious topic in the world, but I've included this video because it highlights a great use of comedy to deal with social difficulties that we may feel embarrassed about. Also, it's ju...
Duolingo for Talking to Children - SNL
On the surface, this is a parody of well, a feminist song. And a catchy one at that, filmed on location at Coney Island, one of my most favorite places. But just below the surface is some strangely nuanced conversation about intersectionally appropri...
This Is Not A Feminist Song - SNL
Produced in the early days of #metoo, this is a fairly nuanced (and also funny, of course) song about gender based violence that I particularly like for the interruption with "hey you know it's worse for Black women, right?" AND the lines "this is wh...
Welcome to Hell - SNL
Included here for the line: "maybe this isn't for you [white folks]" and the reaction "but everything usually is." I'm paraphrasing but you get the idea. TOPICS: racism, white supremacy, white privilege.
"The Day Beyoncé Turned Black" - SNL