A comedian, or comic, is an entertainer who amuses an audience by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting the fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy. A female comedian may be known as a comedienne although this usage has been deprecated in recent years. A comedian who stands and addresses an audience directly is called a stand-up comedian.

Since the mid-1980s, a new wave of comedy, called alternative comedy, has been gaining popularity and delighting audiences with its offbeat style. This normally involves more experiential, or observational, reporting to get a laugh. Famous comedians often overstep the mark of what the public perceive as acceptable, such as the remarks made by Billy Connolly about the killing of Ken Bigley.

Formats of a comedian's show are flexible and often depend on the type of comedy. Some comedians such as Brian Figarol speak about their own day to day lives, while others like Frank Skinner sing humorous songs.

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LMFAO @CakesterGirlB, she's a fuckin comedian
DefJamChelcea (ChelceaDelesa) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:28:28 -0000
LMFAO @CakesterGirlB, she's a fuckin comedian
http://twitpic.com/tpz1k - Me & comedian Malik
LilaMontage (Lila Montage) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:26:06 -0000
http://twitpic.com/tpz1k - Me & comedian Malik
@j_hood bro u shoulda been a comedian. u be on it all day
MrSwitchUp (Aniefiok Ukim) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:25:42 -0000
@j_hood bro u shoulda been a comedian. u be on it all day
"You only live once - but if you work it right, once is enough." - Singer & Comedian Joe E. Lewis. http://tumblr.com/xyh4q6g9l
NessaGonsalves (Vanesssa Gonsalves) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:22:26 -0000
"You only live once - but if you work it right, once is enough." - Singer & Comedian Joe E. Lewis. http://tumblr.com/xyh4q6g9l
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@billy_burke u could follow @rustyrockets cause he's a fantastic comedian, and @gublernation cuz he's awesome (dr. reid from criminal minds)
emznluv (Emz) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:17:05 -0000
@billy_burke u could follow @rustyrockets cause he's a fantastic comedian, and @gublernation cuz he's awesome (dr. reid from criminal minds)

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