comedic timing

Comedic timing refers to the precise delivery of a joke or humorous moment to maximize its impact. It involves knowing when to pause, accelerate, or deliver a line so that the audience has just enough time to anticipate or react, enhancing the humor. Good timing requires an awareness of rhythm, pacing, and audience response, allowing the punchline to land effectively. It’s a subtle skill that blends intuition with practiced experience, making jokes feel natural and engaging rather than forced, and often determines whether a moment is genuinely funny or falls flat.