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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Humor is subjective, and jokes about race are not different – it's the situational context and understanding of the community that dictate whether they're appropriate or not.

Is it a racist joke or just a joke about race?

Exploring the nuances and morals of race jokes
Meggie Chen
April 17, 2023
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders sitting in a chair during the 2021 presidential inauguration was a "cultural reset," according to Wired – one of millions of memes the Internet has produced since its inception.

A memes to an end

Investigating the influence of Internet humor on politics
Lillian Wang
November 5, 2022

Man on the street: April Fools’ edition

Asking MVHS students incredibly serious questions on this incredibly serious occasion
Mikaylah Du and Shivani Madhan
April 1, 2022
Examining the evolution and influence of humor communicated over the internet

Internet humor unites generations

Examining the evolution and influence of humor communicated over the internet
Kripa Mayureshwar
December 12, 2021
Senior Triya Roy explains the funniest photo she has on her camera roll.

Captured giggles

Asking MVHS students about their funniest photo and what makes them laugh
Shivani Gupta, Entertainment editor
March 13, 2020
What's MVHS laughing at

What’s MVHS laughing at

Exploring the various sources of humor at MVHS
Self-deprecating humor

Self-deprecating humor

The stigma surrounding jokes about racial backgrounds
Claire Wen and Lakshanyaa Ganesh
October 24, 2018
Michelle Wolf hunts down the white house at the Correspondents Dinner

Michelle Wolf hunts down the white house at the Correspondents Dinner

Poking fun at politicians may be poking holes in our democracy
Nathan Stevens
May 16, 2018
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