Hispanic humor or comedy is a rich environment to study. Hispanic humor has reached not only Hispanics but non-Hispanics as well. Humor and jokes in a Hispanic community have always been a way of bonding, entertainment and even healing.
Hispanic people love to laugh and in the greater LA are, there are various places you can check out to experience Hispanic humor. Many of Los Angeles’ most famous comedy bars and clubs offer Latin folk nights that cater to their experience, culture and at times even their first language.
In Hispanic comedy, the relationship between the comedian or the joke teller and the audience creates an ambience where a lot of topical boundaries fall. The comedian is free to express him or herself without fearing ridicule and persecution. Comedians who use humor rhetorically usually communicate arguments regarding well-known stereotypes free since the audience who attends these shows are there to laugh and enjoy. For a good laugh, check out the world famous Latino Factory hosted by original Latin Comedy King Joey Medina. He provides his audience with an interesting mixture of humor rooted in his Puerto Rican heritage. Another regular is Paul Rodriguez and there are also hot Latino comics to entertain you some nights.
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