Timing is everything in comedy from "summary" of Stand-Up Comedy by Judy Carter
Timing is everything in comedy. It can make or break a joke. If you deliver a punchline too soon, the audience won't have time to catch up and get the joke. If you wait too long, the moment will pass, and the humor will fall flat. Good timing requires a sense of rhythm and pacing. It's about knowing when to pause for effect, when to speed up for a quick joke, and when to slow down for a more profound observation. Like a musician, a comedian must have a feel for the timing of their performance. Timing is also about knowing your audie...
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