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Comedy: LOL

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 ... read more »

Funny Online Videos

Every day, funny video clips are downloaded by millions of people all over the world, many of whom pass the tidbits onto their friends in a process known as "going viral." In other words, these e-mailed videos spread as fast as viruses. Sites that post videos often encourage you to share material, increasing the video clip audience.

It is little wonder that YouTube, a video hosting site that encourages sharing of their material, became one of the Web's hottest e-hangouts.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • If the video you're watching keeps pausing or delaying, try hitting the "pause" button and waiting a minute or two for the video to upload before you start it.
  • Popular catch-all video sites like YouTube or Google Video are huge resources for funny videos ranging from clips of sitcoms and movies to amateur nonsense. However, they are also full of thousands upon thousands of other unrelated videos of varying quality and appropriateness. Despite these sites' simple navigation and ease of use, you're best off if you already know what you're looking for going in.

Dulcinea's Picks

Dotcomedy is a well-designed site that features professional-quality video clips. The selection of TV, film, stand-up, and other well-produced comedy clips is comprehensive without being overwhelming. Viewers can submit their own videos for consideration, too.
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Spike , powered by iFilm, brings together a good blend of TV clips, viral videos, and user-generated content. It has an especially good selection of sketch comedy and short films. Choose the "Comedy" channel on the left menu to filter the site for comedy content only.
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Rooftop Comedy boasts a large collection of uncensored stand-up comedy clips from some of the country's top comedians and clubs. It's a great way to see comedians in their natural club habitat without having to buy drinks.
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Funny Audio Clips

The increasing popularity of podcasts, MP3s, and Internet simulcasts has made the Web a ... read more »

Funny Animation

Multimedia authoring programs like Adobe Flash have opened up the world of animation so that anyone ... read more »

Live Comedy

There are few towns in America that do not have live comedy. In fact, most English-speaking ... read more »

Political and Literary Humor

The success of television programs such as The Daily Show and The Colbert Report points to the high ... read more »

Funny Merchandise

If you're looking to buy funny gifts for a quirky friend, loved one, or yourself, the Internet is ... read more »

Comedy Blogs, Critics and Movies

Like music, comedy is best understood in context of its preceding and contemporary influences. In ... read more »

Careers in Comedy

Comedy has never been an easy business to break into but the Internet has helped facilitate the ... read more »

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