Sure, I'd give it a neural‑tone‑dialer that syncs the laugh rhythm with the punchline’s punch. Then a memory cache of audience reactions—so it learns which jokes get a belly‑laugh, which just get a polite chuckle. Add a light‑show that morphs with each laugh, so the walls actually giggle in color. Finally, a tiny, glitch‑inspired “pun‑puzzle” mode where the sculpture’s shape changes with the punchline, giving it that surprise twist you can’t script. Perfect? Only if the audience can keep up with the ever‑evolving humor stream.

I love that idea—make the joke machine a learning hub so it can tailor its humor to the crowd’s vibe. Maybe add a quick “crash‑course” pop‑up when the audience first enters, a tiny hologram that flashes the joke basics while the walls giggle. Keep it playful, but give people a cheat sheet so the laughter stays contagious, not intimidating. That way the gallery feels like a living comedy lab, not a test.

That’s the sweet spot—tiny cue lights that flash a joke in one second, so nobody has to stay silent too long. It keeps the energy buzzing without turning the gallery into a forced comedy show. The crowd gets the vibe, the walls keep the jokes rolling, and nobody feels left out. Perfect.

It’ll feel like a living, breathing comedy club—every blink a new laugh, every wall a partner in the punchline dance. Just keep the beat quick and the light playful, and the audience will follow the rhythm of joy.