Illuminating Whiteness and Racial Prejudice through Humor in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's 'The Gang Gets Racist'.

PRYOR, Richard, 1940-2005; CHAPPELLE, Dave, 1973-

The article discusses the humorous aspects of whiteness and racial prejudice in relation to "The Gang Gets Racist" pilot episode of the comedy television program "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Cultural views and societal norms are addressed in relation to humor and the work of comedians such as Richard Pryor and Dave Chappelle. Racism and racial oppression on television are examined, as well as the humorous aspects of American popular culture.