I once had a job hiring comedians. I watched audition tapes all day and then went in at nights to watch the show. Sure, familiarity breeds boredom, but still......it started getting to the point to where the only truly 'funny' tapes were the ones where the comedian was truly horrendous. There are exceptions: Bill Burr, Ricky Gervais, Jim Breuer are hilarious. But for the most part, the state of comedy has been on a decline for quite some time IN THE PROFESSIONAL arena. The average shit-poster is funnier than the average 'comedian' these days without breaking a sweat. Why? Satire is a weapon and to become an 'established' comedian now is to be de-weaponized, taking the fangs out of the purpose of humor altogether.
I once had a job hiring comedians.
I watched audition tapes all day and then went in at nights to watch the show.
Sure, familiarity breeds boredom, but still......it started getting to the point to where the only truly 'funny' tapes were the ones where the comedian was truly horrendous. There are exceptions: Bill Burr, Ricky Gervais, Jim Breuer are hilarious.
But for the most part, the state of comedy has been on a decline for quite some time IN THE PROFESSIONAL arena.
The average shit-poster is funnier than the average 'comedian' these days without breaking a sweat.
Why?
Satire is a weapon and to become an 'established' comedian now is to be de-weaponized, taking the fangs out of the purpose of humor altogether.
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