I wonder what it is about comics that make them think that vulgarity is a necessary part of humor. Sometimes, it is appropriate (Even I have one joke that absolutely needs the “F-word”), but not when used gratuitously. I think the idea is that the shock value gets people nervous and some people tend to “titter” when they get nervous. It is often a crutch for poor comedy.
Even the great George Carlin succumbed to frequent use of vulgarity. He didn’t need it, and his material went downhill from there.
I wonder what it is about comics that make them think that vulgarity is a necessary part of humor. Sometimes, it is appropriate (Even I have one joke that absolutely needs the “F-word”), but not when used gratuitously. I think the idea is that the shock value gets people nervous and some people tend to “titter” when they get nervous. It is often a crutch for poor comedy.
Even the great George Carlin succumbed to frequent use of vulgarity. He didn’t need it, and his material went downhill from there.