I found myself agreeing on some points with Chuck throughout this article, and then on others I found myself insulted and found him to be cynical. While he finds laugh tracks annoying, I think they're a part of the show - yes, a part that sometimes cues laughter when jokes aren't funny - but still a part. I'm not one of the mindless people that laughs when cued, I prefer sincere laughter for good humor and an eye roll for bad humor. (Although sometimes if the humor/joke is bad enough I will crack the hell up...silly writers...)
I do agree however that laugh tracks have made many people incorporate laughter when it's unnecessary, such as in awkward moments, or when we're at a loss of words and reflexively fill in the blank with laughter. If I think back over even the last month I know I've done that, and that I've been witness to that.
He picked on the show Friends, I love that show. I will forever be a fan, no matter how many repeats I've seen. Still, I don't find myself laughing if I'm not amused. Good old Chuck should watch the bloopers from that show... Now those are funny! <- Legit exclamation point.
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