Laugh tracks are pre-recorded audience laughter and applause sounds added to TV shows during post-production to trigger a response from viewers. The first recorded use was in 1950, and the Laff Box, a device containing recorded laughter and clap loops, was invented in 1953. Criticism of the practice peaked in the 1970s, and today, most […]
The phrase “last laugh” refers to someone who succeeds or achieves victory after previous failures. Its origin dates back to an English play from 1607. Modern versions include “He who laughs last laughs best” and “He who laughs last, laughs longest.” The phrase is often used in situations where someone succeeds despite previous setbacks, such […]
