I have to admit... Klostermans article was highly unexpected on my behalf. Even after reading it, I can see he has valid arguments against "canned laughter" but I didn't think it was as serious as he made it seem. There were some things I can agree with such as ideas like the laugh track being used to cover up poorly written scripts. I can only agree because I feel as if they direct you to laugh at certain or all jokes that are intentionally set to be funny and have the potential to not be laughed at. I also agree with the idea that in general, people tend to laugh as a reflex; and I use that term lightly, people laugh when they want to. I think his analysis of the fake laughter is a bit extensive. For example: the representation of people’s insecurities. The laugh box can certainly stand for something-but a root for insecurity is beyond belief. If he wants someone to believe this, I feel, he needs add more supporting information. Also to say that normal people don’t have the confidence to actually know what is true is in my opinion insulting. I actually like laugh tracks because they make the show seem funnier… especially if I already like the show.
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