What is deadpan?

Deadpan is a type of humor that involves delivering jokes or statements in a completely serious and emotionless manner. The objective of deadpan humor is to induce unexpected laughs by using dry wit and irony to bring attention to the absurdity or paradox of a statement. It is often employed in stand-up comedy, satire, and sitcoms to subvert expectations and poke fun at social norms or idiosyncrasies. Deadpan humor requires precise timing, delivery, and a subtle nod or facial expression to suggest that the performer is in on the joke. Some famous examples of deadpan humor include comedians such as Steven Wright, Mitch Hedberg, and Demetri Martin.