What makes modern comedy unique? How important is the Internet to comedy today? Modern comedy has been greatly influenced by the Internet, as evidenced by the success and trajectory of Saturday Night Live (SNL). SNL has demonstrated how comedy now relies on rewatchability on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Here’s more about comedy in the digital age from the podcast Fly on the Wall.
Modern Comedy: The Rise of YouTube, TikTok, and the Digital Age
