That's Not Funny

“Provocative… . Progressives will want to take notice.”

* Publishers Weekly *
“Astute and accessible… . As Sienkiewicz and Marx convincingly argue, comedy’s power can be used to shift the ideological and political needle in any direction depending on who is telling the jokes. We should be paying attention lest we ignore an entire ecosystem working to accumulate not just fans but political power.” * New Review of Film and Television Studies *
“Sienkiewicz & Marx have produced a very significant book that will shift the view of the relationships between humor, comedy, the media (including especially new media), and the political landscape. Their book is easy to read, devoid of jargon, and very clearly presented.” * Humor *
“The most fascinating and haunting comedic book of an academic nature in years.” * Vulture *
“A timely examination of an important contemporary cultural phenomenon…certainly likely to encourage class discussion.” * Studies in American Humor *
“That’s Not Funny is a fast, informative read and approaches political and cultural questions with curiosity and aplomb… .A great introductory text for researchers looking to delve into the alt-right underground, particularly to understand its connections to other demographics and the mainstream itself.” * U.S. Studies Online *

Matt Sienkiewicz is Associate Professor and Chair of the Boston College Communication Department.

Nick Marx is Associate Professor of Film and Media Studies in the Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University.