Marcia Belsky

Marcia Belsky

Comedian and musician | Uses absurd songs to explore social issues

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Marcia Belsky is a comedian and musician who transforms everyday absurdities into thought-provoking entertainment.

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TED 2021
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Marcia Belsky is a comedian and musician who transforms everyday absurdities into thought-provoking entertainment. She gained recognition for her unique approach to commentary through musical comedy, tackling subjects that range from scientific mishaps to broader social observations.

Her work demonstrates how humor can be used as a vehicle to examine the peculiarities of modern life and institutional decision-making. Belsky's performance style combines musical talent with sharp observational comedy, creating content that is both entertaining and intellectually engaging.

Her ability to find humor in unexpected places - such as NASA's planning oversights - showcases her talent for identifying the absurd elements that exist within serious institutions and everyday situations. Through her performances, she invites audiences to reconsider familiar topics through a lens of creative irreverence.

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The 100 tampons NASA (almost) sent to space -- and other absurd songs

TED 2021Dec 20211,164,235 views
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TED 2021
2021
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