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gagger

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as in comedian

a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor got her start in comedy as a gagger for the host of a talk show

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But while many comedians go on to have wildly lucrative careers, that doesn’t seem to be Earthquake’s priority — making people laugh is.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 1 Oct. 2026
Anyone with a console can watch it, which enticed the comedian.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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