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The dominant type of humor in the '60s was essentially defensive and self-deprecating, using humor as a shield.
-P. J. O'Rourke
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The Dominant Type Of Humor In The

P. J. O'Rourke
The dominant type of humor in the '60s was essentially defensive and self-deprecating, using humor as a shield.
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