We pulled off something earlier this month that we are seriously proud of on multiple levels. As you may have even seen up close in person if you joined us in Cambridge two weeks ago, BINJ threw itself a comedy show—specifically a roast of Massachusetts media—to celebrate our 10-year anniversary. And it was awesome.
As we stated in the announcement, it seemed more prudent to likely slightly offend many than to maybe upset a few people majorly by inviting the wrong political or media figure to speak. As things turned out, it was a lot of fun to laugh with friends and readers in spite of the neverending roadblocks we face as a grassroots operation and despite the troubling state of domestic and global affairs.
Thanks to all of the comedians and authors who gave their time and helped make this event happen: Tommy O’Deed, Rhodes Pierre, Derick Freire, Tim Champa, Nick Zaino, Cher Lynn, Dennis Maler, Luke O’Neil, and Eoin Higgins (watch Nick Zaino’s insightful short history of the relationship between comedy and journalism here). And also endless appreciation for those who joined us, purchased tickets, and in turn contributed to help BINJ keep producing fearless independent journalism—while still having a laugh every once in a while.
