As part of the Williams Center Comedy Festival, we’re celebrating comedy in all its forms—including the written word! Every day, we highlight a book written by a comedian, and today’s spotlight is on Lou Perez and his bold, hilarious debut, That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy.

What’s Happening?

Join an engaging discussion about Lou’s book and its fearless exploration of comedy, cancel culture, and cultural taboos.

Ask Lou your questions about his writing process, comedy career, and the state of humor today.

Pick up a signed copy of That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore!

About the Book:

Lou Perez takes on "Woke" culture—the humorless, shame-driven mindset he argues is killing comedy—and turns it into a comedian’s greatest challenge and opportunity. Through sharp, equal-opportunity mockery, Lou tackles today’s sacred cows, from anti-racism and cancel culture to sex and gender. With wit and fearless insight, this book calls for a return to laughter, creativity, and the joy of pushing boundaries.

Credits:

Author:

Lou Perez - Comedian, writer, and producer. Lou hosts The Lou Perez Podcast and The Wrong Take debate series. Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder with Free the People.

Producers:

Hatem Gabr – Lou Perez