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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One phrasing is entertaining, the other isn't. Do you have the same reaction to standup comics?
Your GOAT comedians list needs some work.
HN comedy goes underappreciated
These are the comedians we are looking for
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.
I'm curious to know the comedian that is discussed in the article.
There's such a thing as unfunny comedians.
Some of these are hilarious. Are you sure you are not a comedian?
Can you elaborate on the issue with comedians?
i feel that a lot were better, better prompts are needed to achieve the same level of comedy now