The stand-up comedy shticks that've been used, referenced, parodied, and satirized so much that they're tropes of their own, and possibly even cliches. Overlaps with Stock Phrases
and Acceptable Targets
to some extent.
Often a case of Seinfeld Is Unfunny
, in some cases) if a perfectly serviceable joke is ruined by sheer overexposure. Others fall victim to Values Dissonance
(see: most racial humour). May also be Outside Jokes
if they're based solely on the listener's ignorance. Often cause listeners to think, "Never Heard That One Before
Another form is Bottom of the Barrel Joke
, when the comedian uses a raunchy or off-color remark as low-effort "humor."
Even if it's followed with a Rimshot
, unruly audiences
have been known to respond with a Collective Groan
, or, if the comedian keeps it up too long, Produce Pelting