2007-06-08 05:27:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
For emphasis!
2007-06-08 05:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by Terisina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they can't punch the mic...
Ba da bing!
No, seriously, using a rim shot when a backing band is available helps let people know that a punchline has just been delivered. The human mind works in curious ways and just letting people know they should be laughing at a certain point makes them laugh, which triggers laughter in others (same principle as in canned laughter).
When a backing band isn't available the comedian has to provide his own rim shot and this may be in the form of a stomp or a tap on the mic stand. A stomp is generally preferred because it is more emphatic.
2007-06-08 12:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by rhapword 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To tell you when to laugh.
Its the same reason a comedian alters his tone at the end of a joke. To give you the cues to laugh.
Watch friends or fresh prince and you'll see what i mean.
2007-06-08 12:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by ramie box 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never noticed that happen either... but I guess
like some of the answers you have it is either to make
their point, or so you know when to laugh.
2007-06-08 13:17:54 · answer #4 · answered by georgia_peach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are NOT funny and they have to give everyone the "signal" for when to clap/laugh hysterically.
2007-06-08 12:31:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess to drive home the point, but I have never seen that happen
2007-06-08 12:29:28 · answer #6 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because they are wired so one someone laughs they stomp their foot. i luv to laugh uncontrollably in front of them.
2007-06-08 12:30:38 · answer #7 · answered by Puss In Suit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
their stuff sucks so bad, they have to let you know when the joke is over.
2007-06-08 12:30:31 · answer #8 · answered by mighty_mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
punchlines delivered emphatically are funnier
2007-06-08 12:30:31 · answer #9 · answered by Antoine J 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
So you know when to laugh?
2007-06-08 12:29:43 · answer #10 · answered by Bad Mood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋