Life Uncut If you don't laugh, you'll cry! Using humour to overcome trauma - Uncut with Reuben Kaye
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Jun 5, 2023 AI Snips
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Accidental Confession
- Reuben Kaye accidentally told his boyfriend he loved him, using the full name of his friend/crush.
- This happened during a Zoom call with friends, creating an awkward but funny situation.
Family History
- Reuben Kaye's grandparents were refugees, meeting in a Russian labor camp and facing anti-Semitism in post-war Poland.
- They immigrated to Australia, but his family history is marked by Holocaust trauma and intergenerational effects.
Comedy as Coping Mechanism
- Reuben Kaye was drawn to comedy as a way to gain self-worth as a queer kid.
- He found humor to be a coping mechanism, especially given his cultural differences and early exposure to comedic influences.