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| '''Humor''' is a form of ] that is intended to make someone laugh and have a good time. | '''Humor''' is a form of ] that is intended to make someone laugh and have a good time. | ||
| *]s | *]s | ||
| *] and ]s | *] and ]s | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| *] | |||
| *] | *] | ||
| *]s | *]s | ||
| *]s | *]s | ||
| There are different types of humor which appeal to different sectors of humanity - for instance, ] | There are different types of humor which appeal to different sectors of humanity - for instance, ] | ||
| is particularly popular with young children, while ] tends to be more popular with the older and better-educated. | is particularly popular with young children, while ] tends to be more popular with the older and better-educated. | ||
| Humor usually is localized and does not easily transfer from one culture to another. This happens because a large amount of humor is very context sensitive and someone whom does not understand the context will usually not understand the humor. | Humor usually is localized and does not easily transfer from one culture to another. This happens because a large amount of humor is very context sensitive and someone whom does not understand the context will usually not understand the humor. | ||
| Various techniques are used to deliver humor | Various techniques are used to deliver humor | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| *Silly acts inappropriate for the situation or age of person | *Silly acts inappropriate for the situation or age of person | ||
| *fake stern manner that is inappropriate in a comic setting | *fake stern manner that is inappropriate in a comic setting | ||
| *ridiculous gestures and movements | *ridiculous gestures and movements | ||
| *deliberate ] and confusion with reality (such as in Andy Kaufman's humor) | *deliberate ] and confusion with reality (such as in Andy Kaufman's humor) | ||
| *play of words such as ]s, puns etc. | *play of words such as ]s, puns etc. | ||
| *unexpected outcome, such as a witty punchline. | *unexpected outcome, such as a witty punchline. | ||
| *wittiness, as in many one-liner. | *wittiness, as in many one-liner. | ||
| *absurdity | *absurdity | ||
| ** ] | ** ] | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| *self inflicted ambarassing situation, e.g. losing the swim trunk after a dive etc. | *self inflicted ambarassing situation, e.g. losing the swim trunk after a dive etc. | ||
| *self-degradation (such as in Rodney Dagerfield's humor) | *self-degradation (such as in Rodney Dagerfield's humor) | ||
| *faking stupidity | *faking stupidity | ||
| *pointing out real stupidity (such as the ]) | *pointing out real stupidity (such as the ]) | ||
| *] (such as blonde, lawyer, polish jokes etc.) | *] (such as blonde, lawyer, polish jokes etc.) | ||
| *inflicting pain (such as kick in the groin or in the movie "Home Alone", etc) | *inflicting pain (such as kick in the groin or in the movie "Home Alone", etc) | ||
| <i>there are many more, I just don't remember all the names</i> | <i>there are many more, I just don't remember all the names</i> | ||
Revision as of 02:36, 9 February 2002
Humor is a form of entertainment that is intended to make someone laugh and have a good time.
There are different types of humor which appeal to different sectors of humanity - for instance, Slapstick Humor is particularly popular with young children, while satire tends to be more popular with the older and better-educated.
Humor usually is localized and does not easily transfer from one culture to another. This happens because a large amount of humor is very context sensitive and someone whom does not understand the context will usually not understand the humor.
Various techniques are used to deliver humor
- Slapstick
- Pun
- Joke
- Sarcasm
- Satire
- Parody
- Silly acts inappropriate for the situation or age of person
- fake stern manner that is inappropriate in a comic setting
- ridiculous gestures and movements
- deliberate ambiguity and confusion with reality (such as in Andy Kaufman's humor)
- play of words such as oxymorons, puns etc.
- unexpected outcome, such as a witty punchline.
- wittiness, as in many one-liner.
- absurdity
- irony
- self inflicted ambarassing situation, e.g. losing the swim trunk after a dive etc.
- self-degradation (such as in Rodney Dagerfield's humor)
- faking stupidity
- pointing out real stupidity (such as the Darwin Awards)
- stereotyping (such as blonde, lawyer, polish jokes etc.)
- inflicting pain (such as kick in the groin or in the movie "Home Alone", etc)
there are many more, I just don't remember all the names