comedy gold

English

Noun

comedy gold (uncountable)

1. (idiomatic) Something that is very funny or humorous.
   • 1999, Stephen Dixon, Deirdre Falvey, Gift of the Gag - The Explosion in Irish Comedy, page 98:

     ... where the streets were paved with comedy gold as far I was concerned.

   • 2001, Judy Carter, The Comedy Bible - From Stand-up to Sitcom--The Comedy Writer's Ultimate "How To" Guide, page 57:

     Those little irritating habits of your parents can be comedy gold.

   • 2005, Larry Moss, The Intent to Live - Achieving Your True Potential as an Actor, page 230:

     Lastly, the audience will surprise you and laugh in places you never even thought were funny and teach you where the true comedy gold lies in your performance.

   • 2006, Dan Rosenberg, The Book on Hosting: How Not to Suck as an Emcee, page 6:

     This was comedy gold for me. How could I not get better after doing that for a while?

   • 2024, Brandy Covington, Anxiety Relief - Laugh Your Way To Calm, page 11:

     You have just turned chaos into comedy gold with a flick of your laughter wand.