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‘Summer Heights High’, a high school of insults, stereotypes and class act comedy. Summer Heights high is an Australian television series but like most forms of comedy it is questioned to is it comedic & satirical or offensive. Australia tends to be known for their sense of humour and be able to laugh at themselves and stereotypes of Aussies. This crude sense of humour is displayed throughout the series and can be taken as comedy to some and insulting to others. As an aussie myself I feel the show is quiet hilarious but can still somewhat understand other opinions. The television series consist on one actor, Chris Lilley as the three main characters; it is set at a public high school and refers to 3 main sets/ places within the school. The
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