Turn Off the Captions on Stand-up Specials (If You Can)

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• Comedians like Anthony Jeselnik and Moses Storm say captions often spoil the timing and delivery of their jokes, robbing viewers of the full comedic experience.
• A recent Vulture survey found that over 60% of stand-up fans prefer to watch specials without captions, as they can distract from the nuances of the performance.