Observational comedy
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Observational comedy is a form of humor based on the commonplace aspects of everyday life. It is the most common type of humor used in stand-up comedy, although it is present in other media, such as film and television.[1] The humor is based on the premise of "It's funny because it's true."[2]
Examples of observational comedians
- Bill Cosby
- Danny Bhoy
- Russell Brand
- Louis C.K.
- George Carlin
- Jim Carrey
- Dave Chappelle
- Gabriel Iglesias
- Eddie Murphy
- Richard Pryor
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Yoo Jae Suk
- Robin Williams
- Jo Brand
- Dimitrije Banjac
References
- ↑ "Hybrid fictions: American literature and Generation X - Daniel Grassian - Google Books". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
- ↑ "It's Funny Because It's True". Scientific American. 13 October 2009. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
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