I keep a dedicated playlist on my audiobook app called 'Comfort Comedy' for when I need a laugh. It has a mix: a Discworld novel, a Sedaris essay collection, 'The Hobbit' narrated by Andy Serkis (his Gollum impression alone is worth it), an episode of 'Cabin Pressure', and 'The Importance of Being Earnest' performed by a full cast. Variety is key because my mood changes.
Sometimes I want clever wordplay, sometimes I want heartfelt stories, sometimes I want pure silliness. Having a go-to list for each mood means I'm never stuck. Maybe build your own personalized collection instead of searching for a pre-packaged one. It's more fun that way.
I get my funny audiobook fixes from serialized platforms like Serial Box (now Realm). They produce original audio-novels with full casts and sound design. 'The Witch Who Came in from the Cold' or 'Blackout' are more dramatic, but they have comedic episodes and character dynamics built in. Because they're written like TV shows, the humor is often in the dialogue and character reactions, perfectly timed by the actors.
It's a different production style than a single narrator reading a novel, and it can make the funny moments feel more spontaneous and natural, like you're listening in on a conversation. Worth exploring if you like ensemble casts and polished audio production.
My personal favorite hidden gem is 'The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared' by Jonas Jonasson. It's a Swedish novel, but the English translation audiobook is narrated by Steven Crossley, and he is phenomenal. The story is a Forrest Gump-like romp through 20th-century history with a fantastically deadpan, mischievous old man at the center. The humor is in the sheer absurdity of his adventures and the completely matter-of-fact way everything is described.
It's a long listen but it never drags because the next bizarre historical cameo is always just around the corner. Consistently clever and charming.
What's the over/under on how many times 'Hitchhiker's Guide' gets mentioned in a thread like this? It's the obvious answer for a reason, I guess. Classic for a reason.
I'm just here to see what everyone else suggests. My sense of humor is broken – I think the funniest thing I've heard recently was a YouTube video of a goat screaming. Maybe audiobook comedy isn't for me.
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