canned laughter

rimaldo · 1st August 2008, 10:04

is possibly the worst thing on television. i absolutely hate the stuff. i can sort of understand shite sitcoms that no one would laugh at using it but when i hear it on classics such as blackadder i die a little inside. there is always one person with a really stupid laugh as well that stands out above everyone else’s. it was blackadder goes forth that prompted this thread. there is one woman on the laughter track who doesn’t actually laugh, the best i can describe it in writing is a really loud “nnnnneeeerrrrr”. i’m sure any of you familiar with goes forth will have noticed her before. any one else agree or am i just a little crazy?

cesc's_mullet · 1st August 2008, 10:05

this gives me an idea

rimaldo · 1st August 2008, 10:09

if it is to can some laughter i'd prefer it if you just went away and died.

cesc's_mullet · 1st August 2008, 10:13

haha well try as I might I just cant seem to close the lid in time gosh darn it

i've been busy as a cat burying shit at it too!

cesc's_mullet · 1st August 2008, 10:14

Also, my idea is down.

You might want to check the reality TV ideas thread mate.

Cornell · 1st August 2008, 10:15

There are some really horrible laughter tracks out there.

Although they make you learn to love shows like Curb your Enthusiasm, Peep Show and Arrested Development just that little bit more.

rimaldo · 1st August 2008, 10:16

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Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

haha well try as I might I just cant seem to close the lid in time gosh darn it

i've been busy as a cat burying shit at it too!

i thought you were going to say you had been busy trying to can a cat, i am quite frankly disappointed now.

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Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

Also, my idea is down.

You might want to check the reality TV ideas thread mate.

i will check it out, as craig david might say.

cesc's_mullet · 1st August 2008, 10:18

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Originally Posted by rimaldo

i thought you were going to say you had been busy trying to can a cat, i am quite frankly disappointed now.

i will check it out, as craig david might say.

Don't be man, I actually googled 'aussie slang' for that saying!

rimaldo · 1st August 2008, 10:20

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Originally Posted by Cornell

There are some really horrible laughter tracks out there.

Although they make you learn to love shows like Curb your Enthusiasm, Peep Show and Arrested Development just that little bit more.

definitely, good shows just don't need canned laughter to show a viewer what is funny and what is not.

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Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

Don't be man, I actually googled 'aussie slang' for that saying!

good man. dingo has been my favourite so far.

Eyepopper · 1st August 2008, 10:44

canned laughter actually happens in my head constantly...

poisson · 1st August 2008, 10:46

I never tend to notice it. I tune it out of my head, thats how brilliant my brain is

101 · 1st August 2008, 10:50

It is annoying when watching Blackadder. Although when watching Blackadder Back and Forth, I didn't laugh as much, perhaps because there was no canned laughter, or maybe the episode just wasn't up to standard. Shows can be easily successful without the canned laughter, they rely on the comedy to do the work e.g. The Office.

Red Hand Devil · 1st August 2008, 10:51

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Originally Posted by Eyepopper

canned laughter actually happens in my head constantly...

How'd your gig go last nite in Kilkenny man?

Eyepopper · 1st August 2008, 10:53

went really really well thanks...

Eyepopper · 1st August 2008, 10:53

there was no canned laughter though...

rimaldo · 1st August 2008, 10:54

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Originally Posted by Eyepopper

canned laughter actually happens in my head constantly...

i hate to break this to you pop but that is not canned laughter you can hear in your head. it is actually real people laughing at your grotesque appearance and small genitals.

rimaldo · 1st August 2008, 10:56

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Originally Posted by 101

It is annoying when watching Blackadder. Although when watching Blackadder Back and Forth, I didn't laugh as much, perhaps because there was no canned laughter, or maybe the episode just wasn't up to standard. Shows can be easily successful without the canned laughter, they rely on the comedy to do the work e.g. The Office.

i don't think back and forth is up to the standards of the rest imo. i definitely agree with shows being successful without canned laughter, if it is funny you shouldn't be prompted t laugh, you will just laugh. the office is a prime example.

Eyepopper · 1st August 2008, 11:10

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Originally Posted by rimaldo

i hate to break this to you pop but that is not canned laughter you can hear in your head. it is actually real people laughing at your grotesque appearance and small genitals.

Fuck you, they regale at my miniature nutsack!

rimaldo · 1st August 2008, 11:15

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Originally Posted by Eyepopper

Fuck you, they regale at my miniature nutsack!

they are indeed amused by your miniature nutsack. baby penis.

Eyepopper · 1st August 2008, 11:17

It may be embarrassingly small but at least I can get it up...

Despite what she tells you rimaldo, its NOT ok and it DOESNT happen to every guy!

rimaldo · 1st August 2008, 11:19

why would your mum lie? this hurts me deeply.

Red Hand Devil · 1st August 2008, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Eyepopper

went really really well thanks...

Sound man, good to hear... long may it continue!

I_live_cement · 1st August 2008, 12:57

Depends what you mean by canned laughter. A recorded laughter track from a studio audience can really enhance the show, a la seinfeld.

anything about now · 1st August 2008, 12:59

It has its merits. Without any laughter at all, sometimes what was a funny and clever scene could fall flat and maybe even feel ackward.

It's human nature to follow along and laugh when others do..

rimaldo · 1st August 2008, 12:59

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Originally Posted by I_live_cement

Depends what you mean by canned laughter. A recorded laughter track from a studio audience can really enhance the show, a la seinfeld.

i have no problem with the laugther of an actual audience watching the show as it was being filmed live, like QI for instance. i hate the crappy canned laughter that is added after the filming has been done.

Hectic · 1st August 2008, 13:32

iPete · 1st August 2008, 13:50

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Originally Posted by rimaldo

.... there is always one person with a really stupid laugh as well that stands out above everyone else’s. ....

It's moments like these that make canned laughter great

a_devil_inside · 1st August 2008, 15:51

programs like Happy Days or Married With Children get on my nerves when every time you see a character for the first time they all start cheering and applauding. But thats Americans for you

iPete · 1st August 2008, 15:55

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Originally Posted by a_devil_inside

programs like Happy Days or Married With Children get on my nerves when every time you see a character for the first time they all start cheering and applauding. But thats Americans for you

Used to love when Norm enters the bar in Cheers. "NORM!" from the audience

cesc's_mullet · 1st August 2008, 15:56

all shit american sit-coms that use canned laughter are extremely annoying.

especially the really really atrociously bad ones that seem to use too much of the shit, it's almost as if they're intentionally taking the piss.

rimaldo · 1st August 2008, 15:57

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Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

all shit american sit-coms that use canned laughter are extremely annoying.

especially the really really atrociously bad ones that seem to use too much of the shit, it's almost as if they're intentionally taking the piss.

me an you are on the same page sir. dingo.

iPete · 1st August 2008, 16:00

Are they still used these days? Only think of cheesy 80's and 90's shows asociated when canned laughter

1st August 2008, 10:04	#1 (permalink)
rimaldo Out of the closet, into life. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the heath. Posts: 9,838	canned laughter is possibly the worst thing on television. i absolutely hate the stuff. i can sort of understand shite sitcoms that no one would laugh at using it but when i hear it on classics such as blackadder i die a little inside. there is always one person with a really stupid laugh as well that stands out above everyone else’s. it was blackadder goes forth that prompted this thread. there is one woman on the laughter track who doesn’t actually laugh, the best i can describe it in writing is a really loud “nnnnneeeerrrrr”. i’m sure any of you familiar with goes forth will have noticed her before. any one else agree or am i just a little crazy?

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cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: i gotta do something important so people will respect me… like be a senator… or a wizard Posts: 9,736	this gives me an idea

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rimaldo Out of the closet, into life. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the heath. Posts: 9,838	if it is to can some laughter i'd prefer it if you just went away and died.

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cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: i gotta do something important so people will respect me… like be a senator… or a wizard Posts: 9,736	haha well try as I might I just cant seem to close the lid in time gosh darn it i've been busy as a cat burying shit at it too!

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cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: i gotta do something important so people will respect me… like be a senator… or a wizard Posts: 9,736	Also, my idea is down. You might want to check the reality TV ideas thread mate.

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Cornell Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney 2000. - Wesley Brown is a national hero. Posts: 4,631	There are some really horrible laughter tracks out there. Although they make you learn to love shows like Curb your Enthusiasm, Peep Show and Arrested Development just that little bit more.

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Eyepopper First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lowering the Tone since 2006 Posts: 16,239	canned laughter actually happens in my head constantly...

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poisson running through your veins Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in a pond Posts: 3,828	I never tend to notice it. I tune it out of my head, thats how brilliant my brain is

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101 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Somewhere between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 3,245	It is annoying when watching Blackadder. Although when watching Blackadder Back and Forth, I didn't laugh as much, perhaps because there was no canned laughter, or maybe the episode just wasn't up to standard. Shows can be easily successful without the canned laughter, they rely on the comedy to do the work e.g. The Office.

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Eyepopper First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lowering the Tone since 2006 Posts: 16,239	went really really well thanks...

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Eyepopper First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lowering the Tone since 2006 Posts: 16,239	there was no canned laughter though...

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Eyepopper First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lowering the Tone since 2006 Posts: 16,239	It may be embarrassingly small but at least I can get it up... Despite what she tells you rimaldo, its NOT ok and it DOESNT happen to every guy!

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rimaldo Out of the closet, into life. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the heath. Posts: 9,838	why would your mum lie? this hurts me deeply.

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I_live_cement Cat freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Posts: 5,303	Depends what you mean by canned laughter. A recorded laughter track from a studio audience can really enhance the show, a la seinfeld.

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anything about now MUFC lad living in a matriel world Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The captain, the heart and soul of Chelsea Football Club, with one kick of the ball to give them the trophy.... Ohh he's missed it! Posts: 2,734	It has its merits. Without any laughter at all, sometimes what was a funny and clever scene could fall flat and maybe even feel ackward. It's human nature to follow along and laugh when others do..

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a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 25,629	programs like Happy Days or Married With Children get on my nerves when every time you see a character for the first time they all start cheering and applauding. But thats Americans for you

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cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: i gotta do something important so people will respect me… like be a senator… or a wizard Posts: 9,736	all shit american sit-coms that use canned laughter are extremely annoying. especially the really really atrociously bad ones that seem to use too much of the shit, it's almost as if they're intentionally taking the piss.

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iPete Previously: PeteReDevil Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: I....declare...BANKRUPTCYYYY!!! Posts: 1,315	Are they still used these days? Only think of cheesy 80's and 90's shows asociated when canned laughter