Muslim Comedian Ramy Youssef’s Punchline: “Submit to Islam”
Ramy Youssef, standup comedian and star of Nickelodeon’s “See Dad Run,” appeared recently on Steven Colbert’s “Late Show.” Ramy’s performance reminded us that although there are certainly Muslims in the world, there are no “Muslim comedians.” Or at least none that are funny. Humor is a form of human communication that entails surprise, playful judgement, and truth. “Humor is the