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With or without laugh track?

 
Do you like the laugh track on sitcoms?
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Do you watch your sitcoms, and think it would be a lot better with or without a laugh track?

How do you feel about laugh tracks in general?


Personally, I dislike them. I don't need to be told when to laugh, and that's why shows like "My Name is Earl" and "The Office" are my favorite sitcoms, whereas the laughing in shows like "Big Bang Theory" and "How I met your mother" can get really irritating to me.
Do you watch your sitcoms, and think it would be a lot better with or without a laugh track?

How do you feel about laugh tracks in general?


Personally, I dislike them. I don't need to be told when to laugh, and that's why shows like "My Name is Earl" and "The Office" are my favorite sitcoms, whereas the laughing in shows like "Big Bang Theory" and "How I met your mother" can get really irritating to me.
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I think that it takes away from the feeling when other people are going crazy, I hate that. Do you know how there is always that one person who goes over the top? I hate that. Shows are better without them.
I think that it takes away from the feeling when other people are going crazy, I hate that. Do you know how there is always that one person who goes over the top? I hate that. Shows are better without them.
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Without laugh tracks, I love the show "My Name is Earl." Really mad when I saw it cancelled X(
but if I like a show enough I don't even notice a laugh track because im laughing along with it. Like Full house. if there's even a laugh track on that.
Without laugh tracks, I love the show "My Name is Earl." Really mad when I saw it cancelled X(
but if I like a show enough I don't even notice a laugh track because im laughing along with it. Like Full house. if there's even a laugh track on that.
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I think lots of the sitcoms that lots of people love would be a lot better without laugh track. The Big Bang Theory is my favorite show and the show is really good in my opinion, but the laugh track gets annoying and even a little out of control sometimes.
I think lots of the sitcoms that lots of people love would be a lot better without laugh track. The Big Bang Theory is my favorite show and the show is really good in my opinion, but the laugh track gets annoying and even a little out of control sometimes.
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No, I really don’t have an issue with the laugh track, in fact, it really doesn't bother me, although those shows are a comedy and you do expect some laughter from the show, so in a way, I think the laugh track is alright.
No, I really don’t have an issue with the laugh track, in fact, it really doesn't bother me, although those shows are a comedy and you do expect some laughter from the show, so in a way, I think the laugh track is alright.
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Hey there!

I actually vote for 'with laugh track', this is because I actually don't know when to laugh when watching a sitcom LOL. I wait for the laugh track then I know it's a joke and therefore laugh. If there wasn't a laugh track then I would hear the joke, find it funny but not laugh. I really like the laugh track.
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I actually vote for 'with laugh track', this is because I actually don't know when to laugh when watching a sitcom LOL. I wait for the laugh track then I know it's a joke and therefore laugh. If there wasn't a laugh track then I would hear the joke, find it funny but not laugh. I really like the laugh track.
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I think it is better without because I think it breaks the flow of the comedy and I find the laughs annoying anyway. I think the best way to get over this divide is to make them like subtitles or audio description so they can be turned on and off to suit all tastes
I think it is better without because I think it breaks the flow of the comedy and I find the laughs annoying anyway. I think the best way to get over this divide is to make them like subtitles or audio description so they can be turned on and off to suit all tastes
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Laugh Tracks break the funny in the comedy.
When you want to laugh, the same annoying laugh comes and ruins it all.
I rather laugh myself instead of hearing a whole digital crowd laughing about a sitcom.
It is just a unfunny effect people made and one of the most cheapest effects in history.
Laugh Tracks break the funny in the comedy.
When you want to laugh, the same annoying laugh comes and ruins it all.
I rather laugh myself instead of hearing a whole digital crowd laughing about a sitcom.
It is just a unfunny effect people made and one of the most cheapest effects in history.
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I prefer the laugh track if the laughs are good, but if the laughs are inappropriate or lame, I'd have to say no.
I prefer the laugh track if the laughs are good, but if the laughs are inappropriate or lame, I'd have to say no.
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The laugh tracks are absolutely terrible. It's actually one of the reasons I don't watch sitcoms that much. I don't care if other people thought it was funny. It it was funny, I'll laugh myself, and a laugh track won't make it more funny. If they removed them from every show ever, tv would be much better.
The laugh tracks are absolutely terrible. It's actually one of the reasons I don't watch sitcoms that much. I don't care if other people thought it was funny. It it was funny, I'll laugh myself, and a laugh track won't make it more funny. If they removed them from every show ever, tv would be much better.
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Depends on how it is used.
Normally I do not like fake tracks of the audience. With all of the editing that goes into what is fit for T.V.? I Recommend just leaving it all out.
In other cases like the movie "Natural Born Killers"?
It is an artistic statement of what is not funny. They place laugh tracks in moments of absurdity. To some it can be funny. For me? I love it both ways. Funny or not funny.
I was big on "Art Movies" From my teen years and "Natural Born Killers" is no Exception.

Back to Laugh Tracks for T.V.???
It just seems absurd.
Being told what is funny and what is not funny.
When in real life we could tell jokes all day and people themselves get to decide if you are funny or not.

I find it amazing how quick wit can be hard to find or even similar education, background, or morals, or even the desire to break certain rules differs all the time.

So, to find a T.V. show that everyone always finds funny???
Is a bit absurd.
Particularly when modern television needs 1000 channels.
No one can agree on what to watch on T.V. at any hour but by golly that one show is always funny????
"B.S." to the "Nth" degree.
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Depends on how it is used.
Normally I do not like fake tracks of the audience. With all of the editing that goes into what is fit for T.V.? I Recommend just leaving it all out.
In other cases like the movie "Natural Born Killers"?
It is an artistic statement of what is not funny. They place laugh tracks in moments of absurdity. To some it can be funny. For me? I love it both ways. Funny or not funny.
I was big on "Art Movies" From my teen years and "Natural Born Killers" is no Exception.

Back to Laugh Tracks for T.V.???
It just seems absurd.
Being told what is funny and what is not funny.
When in real life we could tell jokes all day and people themselves get to decide if you are funny or not.

I find it amazing how quick wit can be hard to find or even similar education, background, or morals, or even the desire to break certain rules differs all the time.

So, to find a T.V. show that everyone always finds funny???
Is a bit absurd.
Particularly when modern television needs 1000 channels.
No one can agree on what to watch on T.V. at any hour but by golly that one show is always funny????
"B.S." to the "Nth" degree.
Good Luck.

Good Luck To All.
I'm done. Stick a fork in me.
Peace.
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I hate laugh tracks! I don't need a bunch of people laughing to let me know when something is funny. I think I am fully capable of knowing when I find something funny. 
I hate laugh tracks! I don't need a bunch of people laughing to let me know when something is funny. I think I am fully capable of knowing when I find something funny. 
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I don't really understand the point in adding a laugh track it just gets in the way and half the time I miss what they even say because of the laugh track.
So no I don't really prefer shows with laugh tracks.
I don't really understand the point in adding a laugh track it just gets in the way and half the time I miss what they even say because of the laugh track.
So no I don't really prefer shows with laugh tracks.
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I prefer not having laugh tracks, I DECIDE WHATS FUNNY DARNIT!!! I prefer the sitcoms that don't have laugh tracks like Raising Hope, and Modern Family. Its only the obviously fake laughter that annoys me, because I doubt that a full studio can have everyone laugh the same way for the same length about 70 times in a row.


zeross121 : You should check out Raising Hope, its made by the same people as My Name is Earl, the cast even has cameos.
I prefer not having laugh tracks, I DECIDE WHATS FUNNY DARNIT!!! I prefer the sitcoms that don't have laugh tracks like Raising Hope, and Modern Family. Its only the obviously fake laughter that annoys me, because I doubt that a full studio can have everyone laugh the same way for the same length about 70 times in a row.


zeross121 : You should check out Raising Hope, its made by the same people as My Name is Earl, the cast even has cameos.
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A user of this : I've seen it, Earl Hickey finished his list on Raising Hope's pilot. Haha, amazing show.

A user of this : I've seen it, Earl Hickey finished his list on Raising Hope's pilot. Haha, amazing show.
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They do not need to add laugh tracks. It is kind of pointless. They pretty much laugh at what's NOT funny as well, and I dislike them very much.
They do not need to add laugh tracks. It is kind of pointless. They pretty much laugh at what's NOT funny as well, and I dislike them very much.
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I agree that Big Bang Theory's laugh track is out of control. They could learn to tone it down a bit. I don't mind laugh tracks, so long as they're used sparingly. Unfortunately, most of the time that's not the case.
I agree that Big Bang Theory's laugh track is out of control. They could learn to tone it down a bit. I don't mind laugh tracks, so long as they're used sparingly. Unfortunately, most of the time that's not the case.
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 I think they are annoying really. They break up the action and distract from what's happening. I think we as viewers have evolved past the need for a laugh track. For the most part anyway.
 I think they are annoying really. They break up the action and distract from what's happening. I think we as viewers have evolved past the need for a laugh track. For the most part anyway.
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No. I get really annoyed by them a lot. Most of the time they are overused way too much. I feel like if someone poked someone else to get their attention in a sitcom, the laughtrack would play
No. I get really annoyed by them a lot. Most of the time they are overused way too much. I feel like if someone poked someone else to get their attention in a sitcom, the laughtrack would play
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I hate the laugh track. I think it's a really sad way to entice people to laugh, and I would rather it just go away. Because of that, I don't really watch a lot of sitcoms anyways. I'd rather not have a generic group of people laugh while someone says something that isn't funny.
I hate the laugh track. I think it's a really sad way to entice people to laugh, and I would rather it just go away. Because of that, I don't really watch a lot of sitcoms anyways. I'd rather not have a generic group of people laugh while someone says something that isn't funny.
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