Therefore, humor is a chancy dealing because its succession relies on the response of the desired audience. Thus, in a mixed group, some of the audiences are highly vulnerable while others feel secure; the secure people in the group mostly initiate the humor. Moreover, Harvey objects to desirability of humor as the focus of the privileged members of society as seen by John. John states that the value of humor is to bring everything down to size. However, Harvey argues that this is an assessment of the winning team and when humor is applied in defeat lasts only temporarily (Harvey 29).
Telecasted sports also provide a common ground of fun for the family. When it comes down to it families have changed, but it’s the bad cons that outweigh the pros. The American household usually has a television in every room; allowing for each family member to watch their own shows. This freedom can be the cause for a family to not spend as much time together. California State University Professor, Norman Herr states that “the average American watches more than 4 hours of TV each day” (Herr).
South Park is a satirical show that encompasses various parts of US culture. The auteurs of South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, aren’t afraid to take on all issues. In fact, the more controversial the issue, the more likely you’ll see a South Park episode relating to that issue. Almost every pop culture icon has been parodied in some way by South Park, and since season six, just about every episode has been a parody or a satire of an issue in current events or something that is relevant to the American public. During its early years, South Park dealt with family and societal issues, usually focusing on the absurd.
Satire is one of the key elements in any quality comical text. There are so many techniques involved in the broad spectrum of satire, including ridicule, irony and exaggeration, just to name a few. Satire (if understood) makes the text more enjoyable and worthwhile for the responder. This art of comicality has been lost through the years and it would benefit the audience to see a wider variety of texts using such a valuable perception on humanity. But there have been some excellent texts written and filmed that use this technique to its full extent.
Professor Dan Rebellato states that: “we laugh at something because we feel superior to it”. This is valid as the audience laugh at Frank not understanding the joke. However, we may also laugh at Rita not understanding Frank’s references. People in the audience may understand Frank’s references if read well which would be typical of people who attend the theatre. Andrew Edwards, a set designer for a production of ‘Educating Rita’ claimed that: ‘a lot of
Through manipulating the truth the media are able to create something fictional in order for them to gain something, and most of the time this is to increase ratings. An example from ‘Playing the Ego Card’ of this manipulation is through, the false representation of Brookes Promotional video. The Frontline creators have used the satirical technique Juxtaposition, to provide a false perception to the viewers of the program that Brooke is a very smart, loyal and caring person- when really she is the exact opposite. Through this particular scene the creators have used satirical techniques to construct a humorous, entertaining representation of what really happens behind the scenes of the media. In the episode ‘Playing the Ego Card’, the truth is manipulated on several levels, to create a humorous, entertaining show.
We know that as, when there is the rat incident, with everybody being scared, Bigger reacts by killing the beast brutally with a skillet. Also, he reacts with violence against White society as he’s scared of them. But, instead of keeping quiet and minding his own business, he feels the need to rob Blum’s, a white mans, store. However, in the end he doesn’t do it as he is in fear of being caught. Again, though he reacts to it by beating Gus, his friend, up using the excuse of Gus being late to get out of their 4mission.
"Modern comedy is cruel and cynical” Barry Cryer. To what extent do you agree that cruelty and cynicism are at the heart of the comedy in ‘Educating Rita’? Cruelty and cynicism play a vital role in creating comedy in ‘Educating Rita’. Both of the characters have aspects of their lives that the audience can laugh at, however for a majority, it can be perceived as cruel due to the fact that most of the circumstances we laugh at negatively impact the lives of the characters. Willy Russell uses superiority theory to engage the audience by creating comedy through the misfortune of others.
All celebrity voices are acted by Parker and Stone. The following program has being very controversial since 1997. This program has being very controversial because it contains coarse language and due to its content. Although is a very fun and enjoyable animated series it should not be viewed by anyone. Even though South Park has being very a controversial topic it also has being successful in certain ways.
In many of William Shakespeare’s plays, moments of tragedy and tension are lightened by the interruption of comical characters. These characters are referred to as the “Shakespearean fool”. The reoccurring presence of such personalities captivated the audience of the Elizabethan era as it made them laugh. Shakespeare employed the use of humor as means to avoid a dismal atmosphere. This was most effective when the storyline became too serious, as it provided comic relief.