GIGGLE EPIPHANY

The first “fun fact” was actually not fun. Comedy rebranded it later.

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Stand-up comedy dates back to the ancient Greeks — the first open-mic nights were toga-friendly.The first comedian was banned for “too real.” Truth has always been a risky genre.The first “I’m not laughing” was said by someone who was absolutely laughing inside.The first “comic relief” character was created because the plot got too emotional. Writers said, “release the idiot.”‘Cringe comedy’ makes you laugh and squirm at the same time — emotional multitasking at its weirdest.The first “comedy face” (the deadpan) was invented by someone who refused to smile on command. Legendary.See all Giggle Epiphany facts →

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