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When the joke doesn't land (europe.pub)

submitted 3 days ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@piefed.world to c/funny@lemmy.world

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[–] snooggums@piefed.world 20 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Also, the same joke can get the audience rolling or completely bomb depending on the audience and everything leading up to the joke. Even the best comedians at the height of their careers bomb sometimes.

[–] SkunkWorkz@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

well that's why they say "read the room". That is also a skill you need to hone.

[–] snooggums@piefed.world 3 points 2 days ago

Which is honed by bombing!