A cult comedy inherently caters to a select audience; if it had broad mainstream appeal, it would not be classified as such. However, some cult comedies may have the status, but are not necessarily exclusive to a select few. A film like John Waters' Cry Baby, for example, may have musical elements and campiness, but it is something you could feasibly show someone who has never seen it, and they will still take something away from it. Yet, other cult comedies will forever remain a treasure to only a select number of people who are willing to take the time to understand them.

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