That’s My Boy: Adam Sandler, Stupid Humor, and the Effects of Trauma
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Erin and Tanya explore the themes of trauma and emotional immaturity in Adam Sandler's film That's My Boy.
Send us a Text Message we would love to hear what you thought of the show. In this episode of Wicked Psychotherapists, Erin and Tanya dive into That's My Boy, one of Adam Sandler’s most controversial and over-the-top comedies. On the surface, the film leans hard into intentionally stupid humor, shock value, and deeply inappropriate jokes. But underneath the chaos is a surprisingly clear portrait of unresolved childhood trauma, emotional immaturity, and the long-term impact of neglectful paren...
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