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Some Stand-Up Comics Are Pivoting Away From Video on Social Media

NYTimes Technology • Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Comedians used to post footage of their performances to build a following. Now, some are finding that comic strip-style panels with captions pack a bigger punch.

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Comedians used to post footage of their performances to build a following. Now, some are finding that comic strip-style panels with captions pack a bigger punch.

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Comedians used to post footage of their performances to build a following.

Now, some are finding that comic strip-style panels with captions pack a bigger punch.

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