canned laughter
Example Sentences
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The canned laughter is laid out on a bed of dread and depression.
From Los Angeles Times
It's possible that comedies like "The Big Bang Theory" are less effective for keeping dogs calm because of their frenetic energy and the canned laughter.
From Salon
The show's canned laughter provides an eerie soundtrack.
From Salon
When “The Real World” first appeared, she said, “It was very refreshing for people to feel that they were actually connecting to something other than canned laughter.”
From New York Times
"It just feels more normal, more real. The crowd noise actually shows up at the exact right time and not canned laughter like in a sitcom."
From Fox News
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