Stand-Up Styles
4m 6s
Over time, comedians have innovated countless unique styles of stand-up: the classic punchline format of the 1950s has evolved into the nuanced observational style of humor that has come to characterize our contemporary moment. From the absurdist style of Steve Martin, to the deadpan style of Steven Wright, to the confessional style of Amy Schumer - style is a comedic signature that defines an artists’ unique space in our pop culture landscape.
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