Comedy Quote by Janet Varney
“There is an overarching comedy community, and then there are little comedy community pockets, almost like the way L.A. is structured. You have this grand scope of what Los Angeles is, but within that, there are all of these multi-functioning cities and neighborhoods.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comedy Podcast, 2023
Comedy thrives in both large and small communities, reflecting how larger cities contain many subcultures.
In simple terms: Comedy exists in big scenes and tiny pockets.
Recognize and engage with both broad and niche comedy groups.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stand‑up venues
- online forums
- festival panels
- local improv groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What benefits arise from niche comedy scenes?
- How can larger communities support smaller ones?
Large communities can dominate resources, marginalizing smaller groups.