National Comdey Center

[Dave McFly]

This opened up in my little town of Jamestown NY (home of Lucille Ball) a center 100% devoted to the history of comedy from stand up to movies. it was set up and co founded by Lewis Black and George Carlin's daughter. we had stars like Dan Akroyd, Lilly Tomlin, and Amy Schumer at the grand opening.

"The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York, is the first state-of-the-art museum dedicated to telling the vital story of comedy in America. As a nonprofit cultural institution, the museum celebrates comedy’s great minds and unique voices, from Charlie Chaplin to Dave Chappelle. Exclusive collections and world-class exhibits give comedy fans an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the time-honed creative processes that have elevated entertainment to an art.

More than 50 immersive exhibits take visitors on an interactive journey through comedy history, from early vaudeville acts to the latest viral memes. Cutting-edge personalization technology makes the entire experience unique: After creating a humor profile, visitors can explore content tailored to their individual tastes, from broad slapstick to edgy satire. Along with educational games and fun competitions, guests can step into the shoes of comedy pros, trying their hand at cartooning, comedy writing, live stand-up, and faux pie fights—or simply cheer on their friends. Visitors will leave the museum with a profound appreciation for comedy icons and innovators, as well as the tremendous influence of humor on how we think, live, and laugh."

https://comedycenter.org/

 

[Silvermoth]

What a good idea! Comedy is an important part of culture and it’s a shame we don’t acknowledge it as much as movies that make us cry

Here’s a legend and someone I truly miss, Rodney Dangerfield

 

[Dave McFly]

I love that it was a trending topic on Twitter