"Breaking down the laughter: an exploration into the linguistic dimensions in stand-up comedy ratings" is a study conducted by Cela H, Veit SV, and Wood G that explores the relationship between various linguistic elements and audience ratings of stand-up comedy shows. The researchers used the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC-22) tool to investigate the presence and association of Affect, Social, and Cognitive dimensions within the comedy shows. The study found that female comedians received lower ratings than their male counterparts, reflecting historical gender biases. It also found that recent shows had lower ratings than older ones, suggesting the difficulty in surpassing the impact of pioneering works. The study also revealed that negative emotion positively influenced ratings, whereas negative mood words had a detrimental effect, emphasizing the importance of a delicate balance in comedic narratives. Social markers, particularly the use of female pronouns, significantly predicted ratings, while moralization negatively impacted them. The findings offer insights into the linguistic dynamics of stand-up comedy, suggesting avenues for future research and practice in the comedy industry.
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Cela H, Veit SV, Wood G. Breaking down the laughter: an exploration into the linguistic dimensions in stand-up comedy ratings.. BMC psychology 12(1):679. 2024 Nov 20 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-02187-6 PMID: 39568045. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-02187-6
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