What is it about?
I analyzed late-night comedian, Jay Leno when his jokes targeted immigrants. They were his target in 2006, when millions of immigrants and their supports marched on US streets demanding justice and fair treatment.
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Why is it important?
Political comedy should be carefully scrutinized because, with a few laughs, Leno steered emotional sentiment of an audience of 6 million viewers.
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This page is a summary of: Did you call in Mexican? The racial politics of Jay Leno immigrant jokes, Language in Society, February 2009, Cambridge University Press,
DOI: 10.1017/s0047404508090027.
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