Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella Doomscroll 43.5: Gianmarco Soresi
Mar 23, 2026
A comedian recounts slow starts and early creative failures while discussing the craft of performance. Conversation probes a deleted joke about Epstein and the tension between intent and gravity in comedy. They trace how public backlash and standards for past material have shifted. The dialogue critiques performative outrage and argues for focusing on real accountability.
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Deleted Joke About Epstein And Trans Issues
- Gianmarco described deleting a tweet linking transphobia and pedophilia that came off as crass during the Epstein coverage.
- He kept the draft in his notes hoping one day context would make his intentions clearer, illustrating early-career missteps in comedic framing.
Comedy Has Distinct Ages
- Comedy ages and what was acceptable shifts, so past offensive bits look different in new contexts.
- Gianmarco points to late-night hosts' past blackface and other bits as examples of changing norms and collective re-evaluation.
Outrage Often Targets Words Instead Of Systems
- Public outrage often focuses on jokes as an easy target while systemic abuses go unchecked.
- He contrasts outrage over offensive words with the need to hold journalists and institutions accountable for real harm.