> And finally, I never realized that Louis C.K. was so mainstream. I thought his humor appealed to me and maybe three other people.

You've spotted his genius. Like 90s-era Nine Inch Nails or Metallica, he is the popular act that feels subversive.

Reddit has this vibe too[1]. It's worth a fortune.

[1] I know, you liked it before it jumped the shark, etc etc.