Humor and identity in the performance of a stand-up comedian with disability

Being a stand-up comedian with medical issue requires the ability to apply certain techniques create humor when performing comedy. Josh Blue (JB) is one of those well-known comedians diagnosed cerebral palsy. This study aims investigate linguistics aspects applied by JB in delivering his jokes and how these relate identity wants present. research employed qualitative descriptive method analyze data. The results reveal that uses irony In terms linguistic features, mostly applies silent pause, while joke technique self-ridicule. These findings suggest used present disability can be special affects people’s perception their ways interaction other people. linked each experience being disabled wrapping it well as technique. has privilege processing into primacy without sounding condescending even sarcastic.