What is comedy? Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke.
Meaning of the quote
Comedy is the skill of getting people to laugh in a way that doesn't make them sick or uncomfortable. It's about finding the funny side of things without going too far. The best comedians can make you giggle and smile without crossing the line into something that's just too much.
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