Can We Talk? (comedy specials and routines)
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"Can We Talk?" is a stand-up comedy special by Joan Rivers showcasing her sharp, acerbic humor and trailblazing style in observational and self-deprecating comedy.
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| Can We Talk? (comedy special) | 0 |
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| instanceOf |
stand-up comedy special
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television special ⓘ |
| associatedWithCatchphrase | Can we talk? NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn | Joan Rivers’ stand-up routines ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| featuresStyle |
acerbic humor
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confessional comedy ⓘ improvisational crowd work ⓘ rapid-fire delivery ⓘ |
| genre | stand-up comedy ⓘ |
| hasCulturalImpact | cemented Joan Rivers’ reputation as a pioneering female comic ⓘ |
| hasFormat | live stand-up performance ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
aging and plastic surgery
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female perspective in comedy ⓘ show business ⓘ |
| intendedAudience | adult audience ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
celebrity culture
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fashion and appearance ⓘ observational comedy ⓘ relationships ⓘ self-deprecating comedy ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influencing later female stand-up comedians
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pushing boundaries of mainstream television comedy ⓘ sharp, acerbic humor ⓘ |
| partOf | Joan Rivers’ television comedy specials NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performer | Joan Rivers NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| showcases | Joan Rivers’ trailblazing style in stand-up ⓘ |
| starring | Joan Rivers NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesHumorType |
insult comedy
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observational humor ⓘ self-deprecating humor ⓘ |
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