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  2. Comedy - Wikipedia

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    Comedy is a genre that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, ... had a very different meaning from modern comedy. A ...

  3. Comedic genres - Wikipedia

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    Comedy can be divided into multiple genres based on the source of humor, the method of delivery, and the context in which it is delivered. These classifications overlap, and most comedians can fit into multiple genres.

  4. Comedy film - Wikipedia

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    Poster for Charlie Chaplin's comedy film Modern Times (1936). The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. [1] Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the oldest genres in film, and it is ...

  5. Why Modern Comedies From ‘Cobra Kai’ to ‘The ... - AOL

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    Long gone are the days of relying on a comfortable, four-camera, laugh-track-filled sitcom; what audiences look forward to from a TV comedy in 2021 is a far cry from the expectations of audiences ...

  6. Comedy (drama) - Wikipedia

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    Modern investigators have paid much attention to the origin both of laughter and of smiling, as well as the development of the "play instinct" and its emotional expression. Much comedy contains variations on the elements of surprise, incongruity, conflict, repetitiveness, and the effect of opposite expectations , but there are many recognized ...

  7. The 33 Best, Funniest Comedies on Netflix Right Now - AOL

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    Laughter is the often the best medicine, and these are the best comedy films on Netflix in holiday season 2022.

  8. American humor - Wikipedia

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    Modern improvisational comedy in general is largely linked to Chicago and especially The Second City troupe. The 1950s saw the rise of this troupe's significance in modern improvisational comedy. That decade also witnessed a rise in stand-up comedy dealing with more provocative or politically charged subject matter.

  9. History of stand-up comedy - Wikipedia

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    Modern stand-up comedy in India is a young art form, however Chakyar koothu was prominent in Trivandrum and southern Kerala during the 16th and 17th centuries. It had all the attributes of modern stand-up comedy and is widely considered to be the oldest known staged comedy act anywhere in the world. [citation needed]