Bengt Washburn Comedy Show
Speaker: Bengt Washburn
MORMONS AND MORMONISM AS POLITICAL FARCE
“Mormon humor” is a concept that would startle many non-Mormons, but despite the warning in D&C 59:15 that “much laughter . . . is sin,” Mormons have long appreciated a good laugh. Simultaneously willing to laugh at themselves and sensitive to criticism, Mormons must answer the question: If you can’t laugh at a man claiming …
SL07141: Stand-up comedy – MORMON MEETS WORLD
Stand-up comedy – MORMON MEETS WORLD BENGT WASHBURN “killed” during his lunchtime set at last year’s Sunstone symposium. We had to have him back! After nine years of toil, his bank account and resumé were inferior to those of a trained monkey. Since he switched to comedy, Bengt has performed in comedy clubs and on …
SL07172: ‘A TIME TO LAUGH. . .’ USING HUMOR TO NEGOTIATE MORMON CULTURE AND FAITH
‘A TIME TO LAUGH. . .’ USING HUMOR TO NEGOTIATE MORMON CULTURE AND FAITH This session spotlights the healthy role played by finding humor in our tradition’s culture, history, personalities, and peculiarities. Join four of Mormonism’s quickest wits and quirkiest observers as they discuss how their ability to enjoy the messiness and humanness of Latter-day …
Religion and Pop Culture: Shotgun Wedding, Marriage of Convenience, or Match Made in Heaven?
Religion and Pop Culture: Shotgun Wedding, Marriage of Convenience, or Match Made in Heaven? We’ve come a long way since Hollywood’s idea of religion was confined to biblical sand-and-sword operas; Irish priests and chaplains with twinkly eyes; and morally corrupt Protestant evangelists like Elmer Gantry. Barely a month passes without a movie or television show …
Stand-Up comedy: Mormon Meets World
Stand-Up comedy: Mormon Meets World Bengt has been called “an intellectual with an imp’s perspective.” He is known as an intelligent and prolific comic. The ever-evolving topics of his show are often autobiographical and mostly true. He created many aching sides and great memories as he performed at the 2002 Sunstone symposium, and we’re very …