deadpan

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(thing) by prole Tue Aug 29 2000 at 5:03:51
delivery that lets the content speak for itself. thus, deadpan humor is often so ridiculous - either absurd or sarcastic - that no special emphasis or timing in delivery is necessary. the complete monotone underlines this, making it possibly funnier for listeners once they realize what they're hearing is a joke.

but that's just my theory.
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