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low ˈcom·edy N no pl (genre)

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The classification of things considered to be low comedy constantly changes overtime. en.wikipedia.org

Because there is no contextual message in most forms of low comedy, it is not highly respected. en.wikipedia.org

Today, low comedy can be seen in almost any production. en.wikipedia.org

The range of his work was broad: his works covered all the shades of low comedy and sensual humor. en.wikipedia.org

Over time as low comedy began to include lewd jokes and more physical comedy, more mainstream performers began to practice this type of comedy: stand-up comedians, musicals, etc. en.wikipedia.org

They were immensely popular with audiences who loved the low comedy, exaggerated situations and bewildering plot twists. www.bbc.co.uk

But in low comedy and broad farce it would be difficult to find an actor of equal merit... en.wikipedia.org

Low comedy was first denoted as comedy for the commoners because it was most often practiced by street performers. en.wikipedia.org

This low comedy was quite popular, and the plays became tertiary to the staging. en.wikipedia.org

Low comedy, however, has lacked appreciation from most of society and is looked down upon in contrast to high comedy. en.wikipedia.org

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