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Since the Web was first woven, people have been using it to find (and share) laughs. Whether you're looking for a funny clip to forward around the office, a quirky gift for a friend, or your own career in comedy, the Internet has something for you.

Introduction to Online Comedy

Comedy has never been a one-size-fits-all genre. What makes one person fall over in hysterics may leave others less than amused. The wide variety of comedy available on the Internet provides a seemingly infinite supply of material to suit any comic taste. But how do you find the things that are funny to you?

One way to start your quest for online humor is to browse Web sites that offer several different forms of comedy: jokes, pictures, cartoons, stand-up, etc. Exploring these sites can give you an idea of what is available online and lead you to more specialized sites.

Here we get you on your way by recommending a few sites that offer a broad selection of comedy offerings for curious Web surfers.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Web sites with similar audiences often provide links to each other's sites. Keep your eyes open for links to comedy sites on any site you like to visit, even if it's not a comedy site itself.
  • Christian comedy sites are good resources for "G-rated" comedy. Much of the material is not religiously themed, and the field has produced some successful mainstream comedy.

Dulcinea's Picks

Daily Comedy brings together videos, sketches, and a regular supply of monologue-style jokes from a writing staff of working comedians. Check out the "Jokes" section to find jokes in categories like "Political," "Weird," "Sports," and more.
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Comedy Central 's Web site is much more than a television accessory. Clicking around this site on a regular basis is one of the easiest ways to keep your fingers on the throbbing pulse of American comedy. Videos, stand-up podcasts, blogs, games, and message boards round out this site.
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CollegeHumor is the definitive humor hub for college-aged people or anyone hip enough to relate to them. Inspired by a mid-20th century magazine that published humorists like Robert Benchley and Groucho Marx, this site assembles some of the funniest content on the Web. 
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