Deadpan is when a person says something funny with no smile and no emotion. Their face and voice stay very serious, even though the words are a joke.
Steven Wright is widely regarded as the “king of deadpan comedy,” having defined the style with his monotone delivery, lethargic voice, and absurdist one-liners https://youtu.be/RcwzSGH3tf4?si=Rlj-fkc9-UHIZXyx
