What happens after you get a laugh? Do you keep talking? Do you wait? Do you acknowledge it? And how do you know when it’s time to move on?

Rob and Adam talk about the moment after the laugh: how audiences respond, how long a laugh actually lasts, and what performers can do to keep from stepping on their own comedy. When should you hold the moment, and when does waiting become awkward? Is there a difference between playing to the audience and playing for a laugh?

Because getting the laugh is one thing. Knowing what to do next is another.