10 Interesting Fact About The history and culture of different forms of comedy

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• The beginning of comedy art originated from ancient Greece in the 5th century BC, and many forms are still being staged today.
• In the 16th century, William Shakespeare developed the comedy genre in his theater, with funny characters and silly situations that entertain the audience.
• At the beginning of the 20th century, Slapstick comedy featuring physical actions and silliness became popular in Hollywood, especially through Charlie Chaplin's works and Keaton Buster.
• Stand-up Comedy, which involves a comedian who stands on the stage and displays funny material in his own style of speech, has become popular in the 1950s and is still in great demand today.
• Improvisation, or spontaneous comedy show that is not planned before, also became popular in the late 20th century through television shows such as whose line is it anyway?.
• Political satirical, or the use of humor to criticize or parody of political figures or events, has existed for centuries, but has become increasingly popular in the modern era.
• In some cultures, such as in Japan, traditional comedy arts such as Rakigo and Manzai are still shown and valued today.
• Some famous comedians, such as Lucille Ball and Jackie Chan, have played an important role in developing techniques and physical in comedy.
• In the 1960s, alternative comedy movements appeared in the US, with comedians such as Lenny Bruce and George Carlin which displayed more controversial and meaningful material.
• Comedy can also be a tool to fight for rights and equality, as done by comedians such as Richard Pryor and Wanda Sykes.