The Joke That Shouldn't Work (But Does): Why the daftest sitcom moments are often the smartest
Jacquie J SarahPublished on: 07/06/2026
Why do some sitcom jokes sound ridiculous on paper but work perfectly on screen? A look at behaviour, character, timing and performance in great TV comedy.
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