I think we’re the only jokeless show on television. I mean really, we have no setups and no punch lines. It’s not a joke show. There are funny lines and funny moments but again the comedy is born of the human experience and awkward pauses are a great part of what it is to be human.
Meaning of the quote
The show Rainn Wilson is describing doesn't try to tell traditional jokes with setups and punchlines. Instead, the comedy comes from the characters' everyday experiences and the awkward moments that happen in real life. The show is not focused on jokes, but on the funny things that can happen in people's lives. It captures the humor that can arise from ordinary situations and the pauses that happen when people don't know what to say. The comedy is based on the human experience, not on planned jokes.
About Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson is an American actor, comedian, and podcaster best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on the hit TV show The Office. He has also appeared in numerous films and TV shows, and published his autobiography in 2015. Wilson is a talented and versatile performer with a long list of credits in the entertainment industry.
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