Why Isn't Comedy Funny Anymore?

Hey Dtube!

So today I have a pressing question...

Why isn't comedy funny anymore?

I feel like this is a multi-layered problem with a multi-layered answer, but in general I think it boils down to a few basic things:

1.) The strangulation of anything funny by PC Culture and the fear born into the hearts of comedians if they step too far out of line.

2.) Making all comedy political. Sure, some comedians used to bring politics into their bits, but by discussing politics generically, vaguely. Comedians might have made a vague joke about politicians, something that everyone could understand and agree with. Now, we get the entire line up of what happened during the day in "comedy" format.

"Supreme Court Justice resigns today and we are all totally screwed, and by we I mean all liberals or anyone who thinks someone seriously won't step up into the swing vote position. We are all doomed."

Ba-Dum-Tiss.

That's what all the late night talk shows sound like.

No thank you very much. If I wanted a funnier way to get the news, I would just watch the MSM, it's a joke.

Ba-Dum-Tisss.

See how that there works?

Now, if you are somewhat conservative or libertarian, you might have found my last joke "funnier" than someone who is on the left or actually likes the MSM. This is another layer to comedy not being funny.

If someone agrees with something another person has to say, and it's in joke format, they will laugh, even if it's not funny.

"That cryptocurrency, it be dropping, and we're all fucked. Amirite? Eh? Eh?"

See, you may or may not agree with that statement, but you can relate to it as fellow people involved in cryptocurrency. If I were one stage doing a bit and I told a joke like that about crypto, you may be compelled to laugh, knowing that you are one of the few who support crypto, maybe out of the whole audience. We like to laugh with what we can identify with, even if it's not funny.

This is what's happening to comedy.

Anyway, I talk about it a bit more in depth in the video.

Let me know what you guys think!

xx - Beth

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This is so funny video .
I really like your video .

Thanks for sharing @bethwheatcraft
Upvote you .

You know what.. you made me laugh out loud. Thank you for that. Your comment is so funny comment lol and I really so like your comment hehehehehe

That's easy. Political correctness and sjw types have been killing comedy since the late 90's.

It's true!

Maybe a comedian would find success with a #MakeAmericaFunnyAgain promotion.

I actually might start using that myself! :)

Thanks for watching!

Beth I think comedy is living in the shadows lol I watch this Canadian kitty.. her name is thetruthfactory on YT. I find Milo is good for a laugh.. and his hair is amazing =P
I could name more but I might "offend" people haha.. which leads us back down this PC path of hurting peoples feelings. I like the saying "facts dont care about your feelings" by one of my favorite people.. Ben Shapiro. Just watching these PC people is good for a laugh.

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That's a so funny video related to politics. I can't but laugh to watch it. Thanks for sharing a funny video.

You made my day with your comment. Best comment of 2018 award hehehe yes I love Bethwheatcraft too! She has interesting topics and is always bringing relevant content! I love her more than you!!!!!!! haha

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Really interesting and informative post.
like it and upvoted!

Very true mam. Very few people out there I find funny these days as they all seem to be brainwashed by the left into using comedy as propaganda and these people are tossing their reputation right out the window.

The brain dead take a piss on all that is good political agenda is choking the life out of fun. I avoid all these comedians and the channels that support them all together. Take a crack at asses, take a poke at dicks or swing a cat at pussies, just don't be dull, comedy is my reprieve from the shit caused by stupid people, I don't need it repeated by some moron thinking it's funny.

Thanks Beth, you're a champ

I think it really hit me when Kathy Griffin went insane and did that bloody head spiel.

Like, it's something that someone on bath salts would have done.

Then she likened herself to gag/prop artists like Carrot Top and Gallagher.

Uh yeah, no.

Know what I'm saying. Nuts isn't funny, when will they get it?