Gawd, that first post of yours is just perfectly written. xD It amazes me how you can capture things and feelings in words that I myself wouldn't even know where to begin describing.

I used to watch a lot of shows that had a laugh track before, so I wasn't too bothered by it, but now that it's been a while since I've watched a show with a laugh track I notice it much more when I see one, and sometimes it can take away from a funny moment.