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All of comedy at some level is trial-and-error, whether it's a stand-up trying out jokes or a comedy show trying stories.
Michael Schur
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Comedy relies on experimentation to find what resonates with the audience.

This quote emphasizes that the essence of comedy is deeply rooted in trial-and-error. Whether through stand-up routines or comedy sketches, comedians continuously test their material to determine what elicits laughter and connection from their audience, highlighting the iterative nature of the craft.

Themes

ComedyTrial And ErrorLaughterHumorExperimentation

In practice

Example use cases

During a stand-up comedy show, a comedian might refer to this quote while talking about the importance of testing new jokes.

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