Meaning of bitcom | Babel Free

Definitions

A short sitcom-style comedy video viewed online.

informal

Examples

“WWW apes TV with bitcoms”

“The site, which officially launched Monday, features videos, dubbed "bitcoms," of 30 to 90 seconds. Visitors can also participate⟳ in contests, vote⟳ and comment⟳ on all posted material from comics such as site co-founder Ray Ellin and former "Saturday Night Live⟳" cast⟳ member Dean Edwards.”

“Sitcom to Bitcom”

“The bitcoms are shot in a comedy club and feature either TBS talent or comics hired by TBS especially for the bitcoms.”

“For instance, TBS, part of Turner Entertainment, will offer⟳ four different pod-busters - bitcoms, which will feature comedians performing skits about sponsors like⟳ Pizza Hut; microseries, two-minute shows that integrate advertisers like⟳ Revlon into plots; customized spots for series like⟳ "House of Payne" and "My Boys," featuring cast⟳ members promoting sponsors like⟳ Chrysler and Alltel; and matchups between the themes of spots and shows, known as TV in Context.”

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