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Rank_Penguin  ·  4108 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Jerry seinfeld on joke design process

May I ask what about the stand-up of Jerry Seinfeld do you not like?





kitinnitik  ·  4108 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yeah sure. I honestly think it´s probably the way he delivers his jokes, for me it´s pretty simple. To contrast, I love Louis CKs style, I love that we can feel his "pain" and misery. His jokes are also a bit old school for me, which are in no way bad, just not really as entertaining. I´m also more into dark comedy. Like I said I love Seinfeld, I think it´s the best sitcom ever, however his stand up for me it´s meh.

solid3joe  ·  4108 days ago  ·  link  ·  

While i personally enjoy his standup, it can sometimes feel outdated as he is one of the kimgs of "and whats the deal with airline food" jokes, which are somewhat old hat and uninspiring for many.