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Comedy may be universal, but what gets people rolling with laughter isn’t always the same. As generations evolve, so do the punchlines, boundaries and sensitivities that shape the country’s comedy scene.
This clash of comedic styles takes center stage in “LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines Season 2.” Hosted by the “Unkabogable Star” Vice Ganda and directed by Randolph Longjas, the high-stakes comedy showdown brings 10 performers into one room, where they must crack each other’s poker faces without bursting into laughter, all for a P1-million cash prize.
Following Chad Kinis’ win in the inaugural season, the new installment brings together a mix of comedy veterans and digital stars, including Long Mejia, Epy Quizon, Candy Pangilinan, Ethel Booba, Pooh, Chariz Solomon, Donna Cariaga, Esnyr, James Caraan and Charuth.
During the show’s media conference on October 27 at SPACE, One Ayala, Makati, Vice explained how the contestants’ backgrounds influence the way they develop and deliver their humor.
“There’s a big difference kasi iba’t ibang platforms, iba’t ibang audiences ang kine-cater naming lahat. At iba’t ibang sensitivities dahil iba’t ibang generation nga sila,” Vice said.
He pointed out the differences between digital content creators, whose material can undergo scripting, directing and editing, and live performers who must rely on their spontaneous delivery.
Vice also acknowledged how comedic boundaries have shifted over the years, particularly for performers who built their careers when certain jokes were more widely accepted.
“Maraming bagay na kino-consider ngayon na politically incorrect na hinayaan kaming gawin noon,” he said, describing the challenge of unlearning old comedic habits and adjusting to changing audience expectations.
Beyond the laugh-off, the competition also brings together performers with different experiences. For Esnyr, one of the younger contestants, sharing the room with established entertainers is an opportunity to sharpen his comic chops and discover different approaches to comedy.
“To be able to share the room with the greatest comedians in the country, I’m really happy to share it with them. Andito lang po talaga ako to experience. Learning experience po ito for me,” he said.
Learning goes both ways, as even seasoned performers can pick up something from younger comedians, said Candy Pangilinan.
“Ang feeling ko talaga marami akong natutunan sa mga kabataan… at lalo sa mga sobrang tanda na. Maraming natututunan kasi nga from different generations kaya nagkakatulungan, nagkakaturuan,” she said.
Beyond the battle to keep straight faces, the second season of “LOL” offers a glimpse into the changing face of Filipino comedy, where old-school punchlines meet internet-born humor, and every generation has something to bring to the table.
The second season premiered on October 30 and is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video. (Paula Moralejo/Malaya)
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