The cartoon of Jerry Seinfeld is that he is the comedian who goes on “about nothing.” The nihilist of the Upper West Side. And yet Seinfeld is, like Chris Rock and few others in comedy, as serious and ...

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Schadenfreude is a common aspect of comedy, including anime, as it taps into audiences' darker desires. WataMote and Excel Saga use characters' misfortunes for humor, walking a fine line between ...

Comedian Nate Bargatze sold more than 1.2 million tickets to his "The Be Funny Tour" last year, making him the ...