Perhaps someone can explain to me...

Why is this film in the first position of AFI's 100 years... 100 laughs list? I am sorry if this was discussed before, but I just found that out and, after seeing the movie, I am not sure it was deserved.

I don't mean it is a bad movie. In my opinion, it's an ok movie, with some funny scenes. Marilyn Monroe is very beautiful, of course, perhaps the most charismatic actress that ever lived, but none of the performances were really outstanding. The plot, I think, isn't really outstanding either, and I expected more from Billy Wilder, who I think was a great filmmaker.

All in all, I found it ok, nothing special, and I really don't see how it can be praised as the best comedy of all time. I would much rather spending my time watching something by Woody Allen (Zelig is my favorite comedy) or Monty Python. I simply don't get why it is so praised. Someone please explain.