Why are fake laughs added to sitcoms? - eviltoast

Is lack of trust in their comedy or they really think the public is that dumb they need to know when to laugh?

Or is a by product of its former format, the live laughs with a crowd while filming?

  • @nix@midwest.social
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    377 days ago

    We’re social creatures. The laugh track makes us feel like we’re in a social situation. I think different shows use this more or less cynically.

    • @CleoTheWizard@lemmy.world
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      117 days ago

      Not sure if my brain just works differently but I’ve always felt isolated by the laugh track. It’s always made me very uncomfortable to watch a show that isn’t funny and hear people that aren’t me laughing and clapping constantly. Makes me feel like I’m being manipulated by aliens into feeling fake joy or something, I hate it.