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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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Comedy shows have laugh tracks cuz they aren't that funny (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I personally enjoyed (didn't enjoy) this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKS3MGriZcs

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Some of those jokes were actually amusing. I don't know why they didn't have a real audience. Most people will come for free just to watch the show.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

The audience usually attends for free ("for free tickets to the _____ show, call...."), but there's still a lot of overhead. Not only do you need ushers, security, and so on, you need to be filming on a sound stage with a place for the audience.

On the flip side, laugh tracks are easily added in post.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

real people are unpredictable.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago

Since real people are watching that would be a good thing.