Political comedy (n.) needs a villain in power, and suffers quietly whenever its own side wins.
Political comedy (n.) goes stale faster than the politicians it is about.
Political comedy (n.) is like serving people the meal they walked in carrying.
Political comedy (n.) is the cheapest way to look brave in a friendly room.
Stand-up comedy (n.) is graded out loud by the room, one second after every attempt, all night.
Stand-up comedy (n.) is like a doctor's appointment run backwards -- you tell strangers what hurts and they feel better.
Stand-up comedy (n.) is the trade of converting your worst year into your strongest five minutes.
Stand-up comedy (n.) is a socially acceptable form of aggression.