Demers was diagnosed with hearing loss when he was 4 years old. As a kid, he saw nothing funny about it — but then he learned to make people laugh. He just dropped his fourth stand-up special.

Hearing loss is a serious challenge that brings with it many frustrations for a diverse range of people. Credit: Viki Lascaris Please excuse the sarcasm. The truth is, it’s not at all funny.

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