Why do so many "comedians" laugh at their own jokes?

Pambie · 2025-04-02T19:14:00-04:00

Stand Up Comedy - Why do so many "comedians" laugh at their own jokes? Like this guy. I always thought they... (12 replies).

Like this guy.

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I always thought they weren't supposed to do that. Was I wrong? 🤔

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Thatlady · F

Because laughing is kind of contagious and some people might laugh with him when he initiates the laugh (especially for lame jokes).
By seeing a group laugh, another set of people might laugh.Simple tactic used by these comedians.

Pambie · 22-25, F

@Thatlady Real comedians, ones that are actually funny, don't need to employ "tactics".

Thatlady · F

@Pambie True.