humor types

Question 1

3 theories for laughter

Answer 1

• incongruity theory
• relieve theory
• superiority theory

Question 2

incongruity theory: what makes us laugh?

Answer 2

element of suprise

Question 3

incongruity theory: example

Answer 3

unexpected punchline, friend tripping over something

Question 4

incongruity theory: most used by

Answer 4

children

Question 5

relieve theory: what makes us laugh?

Answer 5

relieve, mental mini-break

Question 6

relieve theory: example

Answer 6

wise-crack in a suspenceful film scene

Question 7

relieve theory: mostly used

Answer 7

in stressful situation

Question 8

superiority theory: what makes us laugh?

Answer 8

misfortune of others

Question 9

superiority theory: examples

Answer 9

teenagers make fun of their parents

Question 10

superiority theory: mostly used by

Answer 10

teenagers

Question 11

parody

Answer 11

making fun of an original work through satiric or ironic imitation

Question 12

double entendre

Answer 12

an ambiguous word of phrase that allows for a double interpretation

Question 13

surreal/absurdist

Answer 13

maakt gebruik van nonsens, onlogische situaties

Question 14

irony

Answer 14

sarcastic statements that mean the opposite of what is being expressed

Question 15

pastische

Answer 15

respectfully imitating an original work

Question 16

overstatement

Answer 16

exaggeration

Question 17

visual humor

Answer 17

bv vriend die valt

Question 18

cringe comedy

Answer 18

embarrassment from inappropriate actions or words

Question 19

satire

Answer 19

critisizing political people in a funny way

Question 20

deadpan/dry humor

Answer 20

displaying a lack of emotion to contrast with the rediculousness of the subject matter

Question 21

schadenfreude

Answer 21

pleasure derived from the misfortune of others