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'''Humor''' is an act, statement, or other form of communication done to invoke laughter, amusement, or happiness in the audience. Though humor is often associated with [[comedy]], some humor can rely upon grotesque, perverse, and morally bereft themes to incite the desired effect upon an audience. This lower form of humor differs from comedy in that it uses emotional rather than intellectual devices. Though everyone finds differing things funny, and few people can agree on exactly what makes something funny, studies have shown that exposing children to scatalogical or 'toilet humor' can lead to a host of developmental problems<ref>[http://www.pep-web.org/document.php?id=PAQ.025.0106B Psychoanalysis Quarterly] Peller, L.E. (1956). Children's Humor. A Psychological Analysis: By Martha Wolfenstein. Glencoe, Illinois: The Free Press, 1954. 224 pp.. Psychoanal Q., 25:106-108.</ref>

'''Humor''' is an act, statement, or other form of communication that is ludicrous or absurdly incongruous.

 

Everyone finds differing things funny; no two people can agree on exactly what makes something funny.

There are many kinds of humor. There are [[jokes]], which can be further broken down by kind of joke (knock-knock, one-liner, etc.); physical humor (slapstick, spit-takes); puns, limericks, and Spoonerisms; irony; and others.  

There are many kinds of humor. There are [[jokes]], which can be further broken down by kind of joke (knock-knock, one-liner, etc.); physical humor (slapstick, spit-takes); puns, limericks, and Spoonerisms; irony; and others.  

== Physical Humor ==

== Physical Humor ==

Physical humour is humour that stems from things happening to a person. The most common example of physical humour the nearly-ubiquitous Object Hitting Man In Crotch. Other common examples include but are not limited to Spilling Food Or Beverage On Person, Small Dog Clinging To Toy While Being Lifted Into The Air, and the classic Slipping On Stuff.

Physical humour is humour that stems from things happening to a person and is commonly called slapstick. The most common example of physical humour the nearly-ubiquitous Object Hitting Man In Crotch. Other common examples include but are not limited to Spilling Food Or Beverage On Person, Small Dog Clinging To Toy While Being Lifted Into The Air, and the classic Slipping On Stuff.

The U.S. cable television show 'Jackass' has elevated physical humour of the painful type into a successful show and two movies. For whatever reason, young men in the coveted 18-25 demographic find this to be the pinnacle of humour and often never grow out of it.

A well known example of slapstick humor is the Three Stooges, which consists of many physical gags.

== Puns, Limericks, And Spoonerisms ==

== Puns, Limericks, And Spoonerisms ==

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A teacher, speaking to a student, says, "you've tasted two worms!" instead of 'you've wasted two terms!'.

A teacher, speaking to a student, says, "you've tasted two worms!" instead of 'you've wasted two terms!'.

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Irony is when situations are the opposite that one would expect. There are many types of irony in [[literature]], however in humor it is often the expression of one's meaning using language that would indicate the opposite.<ref>New Oxford American Dictionary</ref> For example, "as fun as watching paint dry."

Irony is when situations are the opposite that one would expect. There are many types of irony in [[literature]], however in humor it is often the expression of one's meaning using language that would indicate the opposite.<ref>New Oxford American Dictionary</ref> For example, "as fun as watching paint dry."

Sarcasm, is typically mean-spirited irony, which uses ''tone'' to indicate that opposite is meant, rather than a ridiculous juxtaposition.<ref>New Oxford American Dictionary</ref>Sarcasm, for example, would involve someone who dislikes, say racing, and states that NASCAR is the pinnacle of sporting excellence.

Sarcasm, is typically mean-spirited irony, which uses ''tone'' to indicate that opposite is meant, rather than a ridiculous juxtaposition.<ref>New Oxford American Dictionary</ref> Sarcasm, for example, would involve someone who dislikes, say racing, and states that NASCAR is the pinnacle of sporting excellence.

In [[drama]], humorous dramatic irony can occur when a character makes a statement, when the audience knows that the exact opposite is true.  For example, remarking how relaxing an empty room is when the audience has seen a character hiding moments before.

In [[drama]], humorous dramatic irony can occur when a character makes a statement, when the audience knows that the exact opposite is true.  For example, remarking how relaxing an empty room is when the audience has seen a character hiding moments before.

Satire is the use of sarcasm and Irony to mock or deride a subject.

Satire is the use of sarcasm and Irony to mock or deride a subject.

===Political Satire===

===Political Satire===

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==References==

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