The Internet has dramatically sped up and globalized the evolution of comedy content –from memes to viral YouTube videos, from TikToks to Twitter. Alongside made-for-the-Internet phenomena like Grumpy Cat and Potter Puppet Pals, comedians like Bo Burnham, Chelsea Peretti, and Dane Cook have used social media to skyrocket to notoriety. Late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and James Corden rely on viral moments to propel their brands, and veteran performers like Steve Martin and Kevin Hart have adapted their work to the pace and format of social media. The ability for anyone to easily manipulate and disseminate images, text, and sounds has led to the explosive creation or reignition of comedy genres as diverse as short-form video, remix, parody, wordplay, and comic strips. 
 
This video includes exclusive interviews with Danny DeVito, Jeff Ross, Gabriel Iglesias, Pete Holmes, Whitney Cummings, Jeff Foxworthy, Nate Bargatze, Jim Jefferies, Janeane Garofalo, and Wayne Federman.