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Shared laughter: does it still exist?

Lisa Houston. Credit: Sean Bruce Monteith

Pro member Lisa Houston is a writer who has found success on Breaking The News.

Shared laughter once meant families gathered around a single TV, laughing together at the same jokes. Today, it's scattered across devices and platforms, tailored to individual tastes, yet still a vital part of how we connect. As a comedy writer, I've learned to appreciate this shift - and the challenges it brings.

70s Child

Last weekend, my family's laughter spanned the globe. In Wales, my nephew giggled at YouTube's Mr. Beast; I sent TikToks to my son in Glasgow, who forwarded memes to friends in...

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