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Stand-up comedy has always had a dark side. In the early 20th century, for example, political satire was mostly about depicting the human condition rather than completely taking it down. But even as stand-up has been on the rise over the past few decades, it has experienced some significant changes. In fact, stand-up comedy has undergone a very rapid evolution in the past few decades. Cinephilia! is a monthly magazine that focuses on cinema, television and animation. It is published in North America and Europe by Cor Ness Publishing. Each issue focuses on one of three pillars: cinephilia (cinema), cultural appreciation (music, books, art) and entertainment (games, movies). This month’s issue is called “Evolution of Comedy”. Read on to discover what changed as well as why audiences have so much interest in this subgenre of comedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaudeville and its dark side<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
In many ways, vaudeville was worse than conventional media. It featured cheap, offensive and often inebriated performers who often had no talent or stagecraft whatsoever. The novelty of this style of entertainment wore off quickly and the performers quickly became targets for ridicule, abuse and harassment. In response, many cities, including New York City and Los Angeles, banned vaudeville and branded the performers “sick, demented, or otherwise off-kilter.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
World of entertainment<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
The popularity of popular games and series following World War II grew voracious. Hollywood, with the support of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, issued an executive order making “all federal lands and waters of the United States” accessible to all Americans. The order also made accessible virtually all forms of entertainment, including film, television and radio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stand-up comedy as a whole<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the immediate and long-term negative effects of vaudeville and the stigma attached to off-kilter performers, stand-up comedy also has to deal with the introduction of the Internet and TV. Using tools such as YouTube and Netflix, audiences can now watch stand-up comedy anywhere, anytime. When done well, stand-up comedy can reach a much wider audience than when performed at a local performance hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What makes stand-up so funny?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
There are many factors that contribute to the popularity of stand-up comedy, including the following: – artistic integrity and creativity are essential for stand-up to succeed – crowds are a necessary but not sufficient condition for success – anxiety and depression are a by-product of success – the act of comedy is often a response to everyday events, both good and bad – it is not the end of the world or that society has no value – it’s only the beginning. The evolution of stand-up comedy can be followed in the comments section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The evolution of comedy: from vaudeville to stand-up<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
In the twenty-first century, stand-up comedy has encountered several significant changes. First, the term vaudeville refers to an era of popular entertainment when the standard of imitated art was much higher than it is today. During this era, performers were often paid a percentage of ticket sales or were booked onto local programs. Also during this time, the number of professional clubs and clubs of all types increased. These factors led to the evolution of stand-up comedy from vaudeville to stand-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
In short, the evolution of stand-up comedy has been very rapid. It has seen major advancements in the last decade, as well as numerous setbacks, including the loss of major film stars like Al Pacino and Michael Jackson. Additionally, the popularity of popular games and programs following World War II has led to an abundance of entertainment options for all. To be sure that your presentation is both original and innovative, remember that audiences want to be surprised. Surprise them with things that they might not expect to see, like characters you might have never seen before, or visuals you may have never seen before. You may even want to give your presentations a bit of a contemporary flavor, so that the audience can continue to be surprised by your style and ideas even when they’re older. As with all forms of creative expression, you must remember that the future of stand-up comedy is still very much in the air. The medium is constantly evolving and trying to meet new needs and demands from its audiences. Be careful with your words, but be careful with your actions, too. And as always, be safe and follow your passions not the conventions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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