While enjoying a meal with friends, Sy expresses his frustration with the challenge of distinguishing between humor and tragedy. He uses Melinda as an example, telling his guests two parallel stories about her; both versions have the same basic ingredients, but one is a lighthearted take on her current situation, while the other is filled with misery. Each narrative revolves around Melinda, who is dealing with a recent divorce by abusing substances while also initiating a sexual involvement with the husband of a close friend.
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While enjoying a meal with friends, Sy expresses his frustration with the challenge of distinguishing between humor and tragedy. He uses Melinda as an example, telling his guests two parallel stories about her; both versions have the same basic ingredients, but one is a lighthearted take on her current situation, while the other is filled with misery. Each narrative revolves around Melinda, who is dealing with a recent divorce by abusing substances while also initiating a sexual involvement with the husband of a close friend.
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