It seems that some things haven't changed much.

#MedievalHumour #MontyPython #minstrels

Scholars may have an authentic manuscript of a medieval comedy show — and it's pretty funny | Salon.com
https://www.salon.com/2023/06/04/scholars-may-have-an-authentic-manuscript-of-a-medieval-comedy-show-and-its-pretty-funny/

“Manuscripts often preserve relics of high art,” he continued. “This is something else. It’s mad and offensive, but just as valuable. Standup comedy has always involved taking risks and these texts are risky! They poke fun at everyone, high and low.”

Shedding light on the role played by #minstrels in #medieval #society

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/may/31/mad-and-offensive-texts-shed-light-on-the-role-played-by-minstrels-in-medieval-society

A delightful find! #medieval #minstrels #KillerRabbit @medievodons https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/bawdy-bard-act-discovered-revealing-fifteenth-century-roots-of-british-comedy

@migel628

#Trans are today’s #Minstrels

#TranniesAreMinstrels

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James 1:9-10 NKJV
Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass.

>be careful to not quickly judge yourself as the righteous #poor. Do you have a chariot? Year round access to meat and fruit? Endless #minstrels, stage #plays, and #games? For most of human history, this is the life of a #king.

>All of it will pass and become ashes. For whom have you lived? Yourself? Humble yourself, and live for the eternal #God.

Canadian professor faces far-right backlash after research uncovers Jingle Bells' racist past
http://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4459442

#jinglebells #carols #blackface #minstrels #racism