Please Don't Destroy

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/please-don-t-destroy

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the comedy group members?Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy
2. What is the year of formation?2017
3. Who are the members of Please Don't Destroy?The group is made up of Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy.
4. When and where did the group start?They began in 2021 while studying at New York University.

Comedy Collective: A group of comedians who collaborate on creative projects, often sharing a distinct style.
Short-Form Content: Brief, digestible video or written material optimized for quick consumption on digital platforms.
Synergy: The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Cultural Traction: The degree to which a piece of content or an idea gains widespread recognition and influence within society.