comedy gold

Peak funny material

Comedy gold is material considered exceptionally funny—a joke, moment, or situation that reliably produces laughter.

The term treats humor as a precious commodity: That blooper reel is pure comedy gold.

Often used to highlight unexpectedly hilarious content: His mispronunciation was comedy gold.

Related

slapstick · quotability · cult classic · timing · dead pan · improvisation · irony · timelessness · wordplay · emotional catharsis · absurdity · observational humor · delivery · spontaneity · body language · social commentary · facial expressions · satire

Opposites
comedic quality/success

comedy golddud

Failed device or effort

bomb · flop · unfunny · dead air · crickets

entertainment value

comedy goldgarbage

Discarded waste material

dreck · unwatchable · trash · cringe content · waste of time

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G