Laugh Tracks In TV Shows Are Ridiculous

[melvinj0]

I mean I understand when it's a show that was shot in front of an audience, I still don't like it but I understand it, but when its just added in on top of the show its like WTF?

Do some people really need a heads up as to when they should laugh?

 

[dabausplaya]

Most of those shows would not be awkward if there was no audience. That's because they aren't funny. Except Seinfeld, of course.

 

[Devout Pessimist]

 

[metal]

Agree, TS. I dont care for it either.

 

[Adamant]

Sometimes they can be annoying. Especially if you think of how many there are per show. Like 80 times in 30 minutes.

 

[Lethal]

I love sitcoms, but laugh tracks are outdated.

 

[Adamant]

Holy shit, that is hysterical!

 

[Bukowski82]

Saw this thread just as I turned on HIMYM. A great show that's been utterly destroyed by the laugh track...

 

[melvinj0]

That was hilarious

 

[melvinj0]

Saw this thread just as I turned on HIMYM. A great show that's been utterly destroyed by the laugh track...

I agree, for the longest time I thought I hated that show then I realized I just hated that laugh track so much it took away from the show and made the jokes seem lame.

 

[Bukowski82]

I agree, for the longest time I thought I hated that show then I realized I just hated that laugh track so much it took away from the show and made the jokes seem lame.

Exactly!

 

[AznCezi187]

It's weird when I hear the same distinct deep laugh from Sanford and Son on a show Today...

 

[Uncommon Valor]

 

[JudoThrowFiasco]

You actually need it as it sets ambiance- Youtube sitcoms with out laugh track and the jokes do not become funny.

Its like horror movies, take out the background music and the scares stop.

 

[Michaelangelo]

Saw this thread just as I turned on HIMYM. A great show that's been utterly destroyed by the laugh track...

Thought the same when I saw Big Bang Theory. Modern Family is a good example of not needing a track.

 

[Count Zero]

But how will we know when to laugh if not told ?



is Big Bang Theory shot before an audience or does it use a laugh track ? Because I swear it sounds so fake / canned.

Also consider the people you hear laughing were probably recorded decades ago and are dead now. Not so funny anymore, eh ?

 

[bandicoot]

If a show is good/funny, it doesn't really matter to me if it has a laugh track or not, as I'll most likely find most of the jokes funny, anyway. Shitty shows are shitty shows, laugh track or not.

 

[Serana]

Live studio audience is good but canned laughter sucks. Same goes for green beans.

 

[bandicoot]

Live studio audience is good but canned laughter sucks. Same goes for green beans.

I disagree. I feel that canned green beans are the best way to make a proper green bean casserole. The string beans just don't get soft enough otherwise.

But yeah, real audience is the best.

 

[Serana]

I disagree. I feel that canned green beans are the best way to make a proper green bean casserole. The string beans just don't get soft enough otherwise.

But yeah, real audience is the best.

I've actually never had a green bean casserole. I might look online and check out some recipes.