Putting the "fun" in dysfunctional

About this episode

Diana and JR discuss the ways in which the show and the person amplified the 'fun in dysfunctional' trope in comedy.

Diana and JR discuss the ways in which the show and the person amplified the "fun in dysfunctional" trope in comedy. Subscribe to our Patreon for extras A few resources: Quiet One, Funny One, or Favorite? How Childhood Roles in Dysfunctional Families Shape Adult Trauma — Tim Fletcher Co.   Dysfunctional Family: Traits, Examples, Impact, Healing   Every Chuck Lorre Sitcom Has The Exact Same Problem Produced by Your Highness Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Diana Krach

Guest: JR

Topics covered

• dysfunctional families
• comedy
• trauma
• childhood roles
• TV shows

Keywords

• dysfunctional
• comedy
• trauma
• TV
• childhood

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tim Fletcher Co., Your Highness Media, Acast

Books & works: Quiet One, Funny One, or Favorite?, Dysfunctional Family: Traits, Examples, Impact, Healing

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