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Through MRI imaging, he has not developed any further lesions but he did develop a condition called pseudobulbar affect, a disorder characterized by an uncontrollable pathological need to laugh or cry when it might be considered inappropriate. He tends to laugh at what seem like the most inappropriate situations, but are not connected to any specific event (Mayo Clinic, 2018). This disorder is found in people with neurological issues or head injuries, but is not very common. Over the last few years, his own symptoms have become more pronounced, and while many of his close friends and family are aware of the disorder, when people see him react inappropriately to a situation, it does not seem readily explainable about his otherwise inappropriate actions.
Tracy Morgan is a comedian who got in a horrific car accident in June, 2014, when an 18-wheeler truck that was traveling over the speed limit, hit the limo that Tracy was in. Tracy explained, “People were wondering, 'Can he speak? Does he have 100-percent mental capacity? ' But the truth is I never did. I may even be a few [IQ] points higher now.”
JD Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye is about a boy named Holden Caulfield and his struggle with life. As a teenager, he has one goal and that is to simply find his place in the world. Unlike an ordinary teenager he has a severe case of depression, and displays many signs to exhibit this mental illness. As we escalate through the novel, we notice that his depression seems to be getting worse and that he is feeling despondent more often.
Chris McCandless, Jon Krakauer, Jon Waterman, Carl McCunn, and Everett Ruess share a psychological distress;
Trevor Noah is a world-renowned comedian. He recently hosted the Grammys, and had a popular comedy show called “The Daily Show” which he left in 2022. In 2016 he wrote a memoir titled “Born a Crime” detailing his early childhood and teenage years in South Africa as a mixed child. He was born during apartheid, but Nelson Mendela lifted it when he was still a young boy. Even though apartheid was no longer prominent, he continued to have issues growing up in South Africa being mixed race because there were not many mixed kids that Trevor grew up with.
One way in which Trevor Noah highlights the negative effects of discrimination
Small Things Matter Does the color of your walls, writings or pictures frames around the room really matter? According to the Broken Windows theory, the answer is yes. This criminological theory takes a radical approach in explaining the “tipping point” that causes people to commit crimes; simply put, humans are extremely sensitive to their surroundings and, for that reason, are prone to misbehave if they detect any physical disorder, big or small, in the environment. As presented in this theory, the power of context is truly overwhelming; something we consider trivial, such as the graffiti on the walls, can bring someone to put a gun to someone’s head.
Lewis’s influence is also evident in the way he blends reality with fiction, particularly in his role on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Playing a version of himself, he showcased his neurotic tendencies to the delight of fans. This blending of reality with fiction has become a more common approach in comedy, with many comedians drawing on their personal lives to inform their work. Furthermore, his spirit of perseverance, despite health challenges, serves as a beacon for comedians facing their own obstacles. His last appearance in Season 12 of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” was a testament to his enduring talent and resilience.
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Iconic figures will always have their ups and downs, but their downs are something to remember because of the journey he or she may take to bring his or herself back up. Robin Williams was an actor and also a comedian. He was well known for his roles as the funny characters, that you’d see on Disney.
The book “The life and humor of Robin Williams” by Jay David have 16 Chapters and the story is summarized below. Robin Williams was shy and bullied when he was in high school but when he transferred in Redwood High school his life changes; he had his confidence and realized that he have sense of humour. Robin’s being humorous is inherited by her mother. When he graduated, he performed in comedy bars. He was married to Valerie who supports him in his career being a comedian.
Jon Stewart: The Comedian “I decided not to give a crap about what anybody else thought anymore [and to do] what I wanted to do, with like-minded people who’d bring passion, competence, and creativity to it” (Rogak 84). The beginning of Stewart’s career was slowed by his worrying of what others thought of him. He was working with people who lacked passion and creativity. Stewart’s career soon blossomed after working on his own show. Jon Stewart, through childhood and adulthood struggles, still became successful in his career.
“Depression is a disorder most commonly associated with adolescent suicide” (Hittleman 1). When the pain is too hard to endure, some choose to intentionally end their own lives. Teens usually face more difficulties than tweens, yet they’re not as mature as adults, making them the most vulnerable victims of depression. In Jay Asher’s novel Thirteen Reasons Why, he made an accurate portrayal of depression by delineating the pessimistic thoughts of protagonist Hannah Baker throughout her story, and without receiving succor from her friends, teachers or parents, committed suicide to end an unabated affliction. Depression is an agonizing experience, yet it can be imperceptible from outside.
Many people go through their lives with disabilities, and many people often forget that even celebrities can have disabilities to. Even the famous comedian, and actor Robin Williams had a disability. Even with ADHD Williams was able to become a very successful comedian, and actor before dying. Robin Williams was able to overcome his ADHD, became extremely popular because of his stand-up comedy skills, starred in many famous movies, and became one of the most well-known comedians of all time. First off, ADHD is mostly a heredity disease, and that’s how Robin Williams got ADHD.
