At the forefront of every political comedian mind no doubt, is the concern for carefully treading the line between delivering powerful social messages and telling jokes. This delicate mix was mastered in The Truth Hurts. Situations ranging from accidentally stumbling into the pit of an Australian Nazi Heavy Metal party, protesting at detention centres, the concept of a brown person disliking Obama, reverse racism and Alanis Morisette’s 1995 hit Ironic – Aamer had a pretty wide scope of topics to touch on which were expertly weaved together.
In what can only be described as a laugh-out-loud hour, Aamer uses his sharp mind and wit to make compelling, yet hilarious, observations on foreign policy, the west vs. the east and racism. With a strong stage presence and an ear for comedic timing, Aamer had flashes of brilliance in even the most controversial of jokes.
BY TAMARA VOGL
