Laughter is the best medicine, says Larry J

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Popular comedian, Larry J, has described comedy as a form of therapy, saying comedians play an important role in helping people cope with the emotional pressures of everyday life.

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Speaking in an interview with Sunday Scoop, Larry J discussed the future of comedy and the increasing relevance of humour in an era dominated by social media and digital consumption.

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He said the constant exposure to social media could negatively affect people’s attention span and mental well-being, adding that comedy provides a healthy way for people to experience moments of relief and happiness.

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“The future of comedy is very big, knowing fully well that with the age we are in, the age of social media, if you stay stuck on social media for a long time, there is a high tendency that your attention span will be low. There is also a high tendency that you may be prone to being depressed,” he said.

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Larry J added that comedy provides people with moments of joy and emotional escape.

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“So, comedy is the only way where we can serve you dopamine that people are buying with a lot of money as drugs. You can sit down in a comedy show and get the same level of dopamine that people buy. So, being a comedian is like being a therapist; we heal people,” he said.

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Speaking on his creative process, the comedian said consistency has helped him maintain his originality despite the pressure to follow trends in the entertainment industry.

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“I maintain originality through consistency. No matter what happens, just be consistent with what you are doing,” he said.

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Larry J also explained that his motivation extends beyond his personal feelings, noting that he considers the impact his content can have on people facing difficult situations.

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The comedian added that knowing his content could brighten someone’s day encourages him to continue creating.

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“I feel it won’t be a bad idea to put a smile on someone’s face if they can give me one or two minutes of their time. Since they are following me, I always ask myself, ‘How can I make that change?’” he said.

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