Cringe comedy
Jokes in shows like The Office and Curb Your Enthusiasm were at first lost on many people, or the awkwardness was too much.
Cringe comedy is a highly successful genre in film and TV, yet some people either don't get it or actively dislike it. What is less clear is how cringe comedy works and why some people enjoy the secondhand embarrassment or find it excruciating or boring.
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