The idea of ​​humor is centralized around someone or something establishing an engaging observation or understanding that produces amusement and joy for an audience . In the book Status Anxiety by Alain de Botton, the author points out that the role of humor in society is to bring out hidden thoughts and messages that people can disclose and/or understand without coercion from others. I believe De Botton's view that humor plays a vital role in the functioning of society is true, because humor allows people to express themselves recklessly and relate to messages and observations without the restrictions of society, but it also makes people more aware of what is happening. the presence of damage and destruction in a society by comedians. Those around them are more likely to understand, through the use of comedic and fun entertainment. In modern comedy, messages that could be described as too serious or controversial are expressed with the addition of humor to make it easier to understand. De Botton clearly lays out his argument in which he states that the role of comedians is not just to provide entertainment, but to "convey with impunity (discretion) messages that might be dangerous or impossible to state directly." With this, de Botton challenges the idea that comedy can be used as a way to discuss thoughts or observation of society and other things that might be considered traitorous or offensive by many if discussed in a manner formal. Comedy is used today to discuss popular topics such as drugs, crime, etc. An example of how a comedian is stand-up comedian Katt Williams. Known to many, Williams is known for talking and making jokes centered around recreational drug use. Ad Williams...... middle of paper ......ity and responsibility to make his audience laugh. But it also has the ability to allow the audience to connect the comedian's material to their own thoughts, allowing them to express themselves openly through laughter and fun. It also has the potential to inspire people to think in a different direction. Through comedy, a comedian can quickly change their point of view or opinions on a certain topic or argument by making that argument more entertaining and funny. By making an underlying message laughable, it is easier for the audience to understand what the message of the material actually conveys. De Botton's opinion on the vitality of humor in a society is true to the extent that it is necessary, as it not only helps meet people's needs for entertainment and expression, but it also serves as a instrument for broadcasting a message to its audience..