Insult Comedy
Insult comedy is a comedy genre in which the act consists mainly of offensive insults, usually directed at the audience or other performers.
Typical targets for insult include people in the show's audience, the town hosting the performance, or the subject of a roast. The style can be distinguished from an act based on satire, or political humor. Insult comedy is often used to deflect or silence hecklers even when the rest of the show is not focused on it.
Performers
- Fred Allen, especially towards his longtime friend Jack Benny
- Greg Giraldo
- Bob Hope
- Don Rickles, widely considered a master of the genre
See also
References
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