Types of Comedy High Comedy relies on wit
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Types of Comedy High Comedy – relies on wit and wordplay more than physical action to poke fun at the hypocrisy and foolishness of human behavior. It generally avoids derisive humor.
Types of Comedy High Comedy – (examples) Frazier, The Daily Show, Arrested Development, Something’s Gotta Give, Will and Grace, The Office, George Carlin, Al Franken, Wes Anderson films and David Sedaris books.
Types of Comedy High Comedy – (examples)
Types of Comedy High Comedy – (examples)
Types of Comedy Low Comedy – places greater emphasis on physical action and visual gags, and its verbal jokes do not require much intellect to appreciate. It makes fun of whatever will get a laugh. Drunkenness, stupidity, lust, senility and insult are usual sources of low comedy.
Types of Comedy Low Comedy – (examples) Jackass, Borat, Family Guy, Meet the Parents, The Benny Hill Show, South Park, America’s Funniest Videos, Viva La Bam, Harold and Kumar movies, Superbad and Will Farrell movies.
Types of Comedy Low Comedy – (examples)
Types of Comedy High Comedy – relies on wit and wordplay more than physical action to poke fun at the hypocrisy and foolishness of human behavior. Low Comedy – places greater emphasis on physical action and visual gags, and its verbal jokes do not require much intellect to appreciate. Drunkenness, stupidity, lust, senility and insult are usual sources of low comedy.
