Laughter in animals

When you stroll into an amusement park you should notice crowds of people and long lines. You should hear screaming, all the rides and pitchers pitching sales, right? Not in my case. The sun had just risen as we pulled into the empty parking lot with only the sight of the band members unloading from the yellow school bus. It was a very crisp morning so we waited in the warm car until they let us in. We finally were allowed to walk in and listen to eighth grade band perform their melodies. As we…

Who else in this world wouldn’t want to be happy and laughing? We all struggle hard to find something that cheer and laugh us so that we could feel alive. There might be many things that can help you feel alive and chill or make you laugh, but funny words and funny phrases have their magic which can turn any situation into a chill and laughable moment. And when it comes to words and phrases that make you laugh, there are no better words or phrases other than funny phrases. Funny Phrases and…

“Humor is a way in which people seek to interact with others, and plays an important role in social posturing, communication, attraction, group formation, and other areas.”() Throughout the comedic career of Kevin Hart, he has used many different methods for conveying his jokes. Many of his jokes are jokes about his family growing up and himself. Humor has been used as a coping mechanism to deal with the certain situations he has dealt with in life. He does an outstanding job of using the…

As more and more people have realized the importance of role that humor plays in changing the society, people start to use humor as a tool to express their opinions and it turns out to be a very effective method because the possibility of people being convinced is higher than regular speeches. In the clip A Totally Real, 100% Valid Theory | Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Samantha Bee uses humor to convince the audience the fact that Donald Trump can’t read. The use of theory of incongruence…

The story of Medea, written by the Greek poet Euripides, is about a woman who goes on a vengeful killing spree, after being scorned by her husband, Jason. Having already killed prior to that her scorn fed her murderous impulses. Her worldview indicates that she prays to the gods/goddess to go unpunished for her sins. She seeks out revenge for those who have caused her pain. As a result, Medea believes that revenge is justified. Medea seeks revenge to justify how her husband Jason has mocked…

“There’s a truth in every joke.” This phrase mean on a joke being taken seriously after all the laughs have died down. Joking around can be for the sake of getting laughter from others, but it is a fun and lighthearted way to bring awareness. Satire isn’t an unfamiliar subject to most performers and comedians. Comedian Dave Chappelle used satire, that usually dealt with racial identity and politics in America in most of his comedy bits in his comedy hit, The Chappelle Show. The use of satire in…

Stemming from a progressive household, Hari Kondabolu’s humor is a reflection of how he was raised. Kondabolu is a comedian who uses his voice to discuss social issues regarding race, sexuality, identity, and civil rights. Under the guise of comedy, Kondabolu is able to raise awareness and share his stance on the subjects, while maintaining real humor that people can laugh along and relate to. Kondabolu cites his identity as the catalyst for the beginning of his career, as the lack of Asian…

tic, or perhaps a humorous accident? Whatever the reason is, laughter is a contagious and social occurrence. In the book, Brave New World, there are many circumstances where laughter takes place. However, the people in the book are not necessarily aware of what they are laughing about. It is not that they are replacing thinking with laughter, instead, they do not have the ability to comprehend what they are laughing at. They allow laughter to cover up the absence of understanding something. A…

Full of laughter and joy, always wanting to make people smile. That was Heaven. She’s becoming more of a fugue memory now, but I remember that day so clearly, I seem to relive it too often. It was a tragic time for her family and mine. I struggled so deeply with growing close to anyone else after this, everyone around me assumed I was just shy, but I was afraid of losing another friend. I continued blaming God for the…

meaning it provides the audience with a brief escape from their everyday lives. The audience receives the opportunity to enter the world of Dan’s Pizzeria and experience joy and laughter through this comedic film. Tony and Vinny’s attempts to obtain the best pizzeria in the world and the complications they encounter produce laughter from the audience. This is why plot falls into the position of primary in the elements of drama. The hilarious characters of Dan’s Pizzeria entertain…