We’ve all heard that old sentimental saying: live, love, but don’t laugh too much, they’re charging you by the chuckle…or something like that…
That’s exactly the case at a comedy club in Barcelona, where they’ve reportedly started implementing facial recognition software in order to charge per laugh.
I suppose that’s one way to insure that you get your money’s worth. So, what’s the going rate for a laugh these days? Taking the euro to dollar conversion rate into account, approximately 38 cents a chortle. If you’re a giggler, don’t worry they cap the rate at about $30. If you’re the kind of person that can enjoy comedy, while maintaining a straight face, have I got a deal for you.
Yes, there’s a good chance this is all a joke/publicity stunt, but until I know for sure, I’m not laughing, not when it’s 38 cents a pop.
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TIME: Comedy Clubs Are Using Facial Recognition Software So They Can Charge Per Laugh
…bi-daily smile…