Unconstrained by broadcast guidelines, television networks, and dated ideas of what's appropriate for "general audiences," Collegehumor.com has managed to provide us with exactly what we want with humor: consistent laughs with no filler.
Sketch shows like SNL are extremely dated. Because of the internet, the 18-24 demographic has lost their attention span, and the thought of sitting through an hour and a half show to get some laughs just isn't viable anymore--not to mention the amount of filler and commercials put in an average episode to reach the length that's required.
Videos on collegehumor can cuss, be provocative, sexy, and offensive, and not have to worry. Videos like "Girl's costume warehouse" have main characters cussing like sailors for comedic effect, and a mock "ER" spot says the episode advertised will make you "shit your pants." While fake TV commercials have been a staple of SNL and MADtv for a long time, they're never quite as funny as the ones on college humor.
The videos are mostly short (under 5 minutes) and pack in the laughs almost nonstop. Most television sketch comedy might have a few laughs, but most of the time I find myself wondering why the canned laughter is so loud, since nobody I'm watching the show with seemed to make any noise at all.
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