"I have a friend who works for the FBI... He pretends to be a 12-year-old girl, goes on the internet, and chats with child molesters all day." This Jeselnik joke exemplifies the need for precise timing and surprise for humor to succeed.
"On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where comedians post clips to grow their following, captions have become the norm because they spur discoverability, engagement, and accessibility – even though comedians are aware that their material plays worse as a result." This highlights the dilemma faced by modern comedians.
"In 2019, comedian Moses Storm mocked stand-ups who pander to algorithms in a Comedy Central set. 'Leave some room for some embarrassing subtitles,' he instructs, emphasizing how reading a joke diminishes the humor in performance."
"A 2022 survey by YPulse found that 59% of Gen Zers and 52% of millennials prefer watching content with captions, showing a significant shift in viewing habits.
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