Funny How: Letters to a Young Comedian

Funny How: Letters to a Young Comedian

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At least gatekeepers recognized hack

The algorithm loves slop.

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Matt Ruby
Sep 16, 2024
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I’ve written before about how the algorithm is the new industry.

Lately, I’ve been realizing what industry gatekeepers used to provide: They were comedy policemen. They recognized hack.

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