Comedy Styles Debate

Users discuss and debate the quality, styles, and effectiveness of comedy, referencing stand-up comedians like John Cleese and Jon Stewart, humor techniques, and what makes jokes funny in response to an article or talk.

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scott_s Jun 20, 2010 View on HN

One phrasing is entertaining, the other isn't. Do you have the same reaction to standup comics?

greenhearth Aug 30, 2022 View on HN

Your GOAT comedians list needs some work.

dangoodmanUT Apr 4, 2024 View on HN

HN comedy goes underappreciated

killingtime74 Oct 28, 2022 View on HN

These are the comedians we are looking for

saas_sam Mar 9, 2018 View on HN

The funniest comedy routines I have ever seen by the most prominent comedians are almost always disparaging of a person, group, or idea held dear by many people. Simmer on that and ask yourself if mean-spiritedness really matters in this context.

oldnetguy Nov 7, 2025 View on HN

I'm curious to know the comedian that is discussed in the article.

bryal Jul 11, 2023 View on HN

There's such a thing as unfunny comedians.

mathgenius Jun 16, 2019 View on HN

Some of these are hilarious. Are you sure you are not a comedian?

marco1 Aug 12, 2014 View on HN

Can you elaborate on the issue with comedians?

joseangel_sc Jan 14, 2025 View on HN

i feel that a lot were better, better prompts are needed to achieve the same level of comedy now