Why is it that people laugh in the background in some TV shows like Friends?
TV Sitcoms: Why do English comedy shows have people laughing in the background?
Why and when did comedies reduce their usage of laugh tracks? Why do many TV sitcoms use laugh tracks and how long has this practice been done? Why do people include half laughs in the middle of words or sentences? What is the effect? Stage Acting: How do actors avoid "breaking character" and laughing at humorous material? What is comedy? Why might a schizophrenic laugh if nothing funny is happening? What is the difference between funny and "funny"? Why do we laugh at jokes? What are some good old British humor TV series like "Mind Your Language"? Why do people make fun of others for their entertainment? What are comedies? Does comedy vary from culture to culture? What are some the funniest sitcoms ever made? What is the antonym of “funny”? What are some examples of British dry humor? How are restoration comedy and anti sentimental comedy different? What makes people laugh? Why do people have different senses of humour? Why do we have a sense of humor? Does restoration comedy and anti sentimental comedy are same? Why do almost all stand-up comedy specials start the intro credits with the comic walking through the theatre? Stand-Up Comedy: Why do all female comedians make "the face?" Why do we laugh when we see or hear something funny? What is considered funny? How does our brain function when it has to decide what is funny and how to react on it? What are the funniest lines from British comedy? Where does a sense of humor come from? What are some hilarious tv shows? Why can't I stop laughing even if the joke isn't that funny? What are the TV series with British Accent? Why do we laugh when someone clumsily slips or falls down? I know I'm not alone or America’s Funniest Home Videos wouldn't still be on air. Is it disrespectful to laugh hysterically in a public place?