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William Melvin Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian , social critic , satirist , and musician. His material, encompassing a wide range of social issues including religion, politics, and philosophy, was controversial, and often steeped in dark comedy . He criticized consumerism , superficiality and banality within the media and popular culture, which he characterized as oppressive tools of the ruling class that keep people "stupid and apathetic

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William Melvin Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian , social critic , satirist , and musician. His material, encompassing a wide range of social issues including religion, politics, and philosophy, was controversial, and often steeped in dark comedy . He criticized consumerism , superficiality and banality within the media and popular culture, which he characterized as oppressive tools of the ruling class that keep people "stupid and apathetic