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To be honest I had never heard of the movie “The Big Lebowski” before and ending up watching the trailer to receive more context behind the movie, and to my surprise really enjoying it. Usually I tend to stick to more romantic comedy movies, but I will definitely have to watch this entire movie sometimes. I really enjoyed Zach’s blog post on the movie and how I could feel his personality throughout the languages he used. I find it hilarious how the movie is based around a man who is confused with another man because I’m sure many people have had this instance happen to them. Or, at least could relate to the mix up of it. I really liked the point that Zach made about how in the movie they used the words “like” and “well” because it allowed viewers to make a personal connection to the movie. So many individuals use “like” and “well” as fillers when they are less educated, or simply trying to fill space so it makes the movie more relatable, and therefore funny. I can see by just watchin...

I had never heard of the Netflix series, Crazy EX- Girlfriend, before and it seems hilarious just from the two songs I heard. I’m shocked that I have never seen it before because I love musicals, so I definitely will check this show out. I love how cheesy the show is too, with the prefect ques of lights that bring the whole musical to life as well as bringing in the comical aspect. I thought the concept of choosing a song was brilliant as well, because it is quick and easy but still hilarious. I love the song, Face Your Fears, because it starts out so motivational. Her best friend, Paula, was trying to help which any best friend does, but then it takes a dark turn. Although Paula starts to turn dark and begins referencing running with scissors or staying put when a house is burning down it allows for a chance for the incongruity theory to come into play. The thought of running with scissors will always remain a huge problem for young children so when a huge group of choir students runs...

The “mockumentary” style of the movie What We Do in the Shadows allows all viewers to have a laugh out loud moment making it a relatable work of comedy. The style of the movie in itself is hilarious because viewers to have a relatable perspective on the movie by the camera man giving a different angle than what most individuals are use to. Even though I had not heard of the movie prior to reading Matthew’s blog post it was a refreshing read and takes on the incongruity theory. The incongruity theory itself deals with thoughts or concepts that do not flow together in a normal occurrence of events in an individual's mind. The events that contribute to the incongruous acts in the movie What We Do in the Shadows are what make it a hit. Even watching just a few clips of the movie had me laughing out loud which I did not expect. The fact that the vampires were so old is funny in itself. On top of them being so old it is funny for them to try and be hip and cool with the younger people....

I couldn't agree more with the examples and evidence that you presented as to why The Office will remain a genius act of comedy. The staged, yet seamless transitions of banter between character allows individuals to fall in love with the show and cast throughout each episode. Although, The Office might not be everyone’s cup of tea there are scenes that allow anyone to have a sense of comic relief. The use of the superiority theory is present in many of the characters. For example Dwight, a beloved character, demands power. Dwight is a perfect example of an individual who would have followed Hobbes during his era. Hobbes believed that greed was good and was forceful in his ways of trying to obtain power, just like Dwight, leading them to both look ludicrous. Dwight constantly wants to obtain the highest position in Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, and will knock down anyone in his path to do so. Dwight often refers to himself as the Assistant to the Regional Manager which is funny be...

When an individual thinks of comedy three theories do not usually immediately come to mind. Usually one's favorite skit, movie, or television show enters their mind first. The three main theories of humor are relief, superiority, and incongruity. All three theories have different interpretations when it comes to their context in a certain comedy piece. For example, a relief theory allows an individual to release any sort of stress in their lives and laugh for a minute. Relief theory is a quick break from reality to escape any strain in life. Then, there is a superiority theory of comedy which reverts back to the time of Plato and Aristotle. It remains and general idea that people laugh at others misfortune. Finally the theory that I will be focusing on is the incongruity theory. The theory known as incongruity is a type of humor that individuals find funny due to the misplacement of certain person or object in a situation. This tends to occur when the brain believes a particular ou...

When asked to write about a comedy piece my initial thought immediately reverts to Michael Scott from The Office. His playful yet annoying character to his other colleagues in their shared workspace allows the viewers to find his punny humor laughable. In a particular episode referred to as “Knock Knock” in season five of The Office, Michael Scott begins annoying one of his colleagues, the receptionist, Pam. He proceeds to pester Pam while she is in the middle of a phone call asking her knock knock, knock knock continuously. After Pam is finished, Michael delivers his pun which in the reading is referred to as the “weakest form of wit.” He snickers while asking Pam if she would buddha his bread as a joke that does not land with Pam. Michael Scott is the king of puns which he delivers at the most inconvenient times. The puns that he repeatedly says are never as funny to Michael Scott’s colleagues which allows the viewers to be more entertained by them. Nobody in The Office lets Mich...