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    sense of the fundamental context of the idea being presented with the aid of the stand-up comedian(s). One prime example of this concept is how Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal changed into able to draw guide for anti-British sentiments from his Irish countrymen through mocking himself as a person who's informed to advise that by selling their children and new child to the British nobles as poultry might "help clear up their economic agoniess." by manipulating the comical fashion of satire,…

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    DeGeneres, born January 26, 1958, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S., American comedian and television host known for her quirky observational humour. In 2012 DeGeneres received the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. After putting together a comedy routine for a group of friends, DeGeneres was asked to perform in local coffeehouses in the late 1970s. In 1997 DeGeneres revealed that she was gay, and Ellen became the first prime-time show to feature an openly gay lead character. In 1994…

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    family but he more than just a game show host here is what i would do if i were him.i would go have fun. One i could go anywhere because i could drive it would be cool to drive i beat you are asking well how did he get into tv. Well he was a stand up comedy person,but with his family engeraging him he made it to the top lowly but he did it. And more news about his family a little while ago hi family was in some drama with his wife and him they got a divorce but then they got back together then…

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    Laughter is a phenomenon in which the reasoning behind it remains unknown. However, laughter, more specifically comedy, is a powerful weapon that can be used to impact and control society. In particular, when authority is tyrannical the best response is simply ridiculing them by the use of humor. A dehumanizing effect which not only weakens authority’s power, but gives the power back to the people in return. The Shmeed Memoirs, a satirical piece from the point of view of Hitler’s barber, and…

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    Would you ever or have you ever watched a comedy TV show that made you laugh until you felt like you were getting abs. If no, then Fresh off the boat is the show for you. It will make you laugh with the type of lines and dialogs that are said and especially by the acting that is done. This is a show that at first made me feel okay about it but after watching it a little more it made me laugh and want to watch it even more. It isn't just a comedy, it has a certain purpose behind everything that…

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    Comedy Research Paper

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    Laughter and comedy are some very important aspects for any social interaction. There is a great feeling of comedy that is gained from sharing a laugh with someone, and laughter crosses the boundaries of language, age, gender, and ethnicity. Laughter is an important and powerful element of society and can be used for many different effects. With the evolution of entertainment, there has also been an evolution of comedy. Comedy has developed into unique forms because of the different types of…

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    Some Like It Hot

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    much of the common sense when creating comedy films. It was made to make people laugh even though some scenes did not make sense. Like the last scene at the end when the mob members are chasing Joe and Jerry in high heels through the hotel and cannot catch them. In reality that would not happened, but it was comedy and people wanted to laugh. During some scenes, it reminded me of the three stooges especially, when there was a chase involve. I believe comedy changes with time. What was…

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    The Comedic Nature of Lysistrata On the year 411 BC, Aristophanes wrote the comedic play Lysistrata, the first anti-war play in the world. Comedy takes various forms, and the purpose of this essay is to analyze the comedic elements used in Lysistrata to determine whether it is a farce or a satire. Why is this important? Michael Moses, the president of the Association of Literary Scholars and Critics said: “The key to adjusting the relative strengths and weakness of a particular work was for the…

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    Dr. Q Analysis

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    The best comedy is the most relatable. This kind of focus refers to the average archetypal experiences. Also, relatable topics are often successfully administered and understood by any broader audience. Familiar subjects can range from shopping to racially prejudice content. Fortunately, the diverse public can congregate and bear witness to a public speaker. The public speaker found to be well in the comparison of Dr. Q is comedian Russell Peters. This individual has the essential objective to…

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    “There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.”-Erma Bombeck. Inside every art form, there’s artists that display the true essence of their particular craft much differently than the others. Within Comedy, you have different types of comedians with the same goal in mind in which is to make every one laugh. Improvisational comedy is the hardest to do because unlike prop and solo comedians, improvisational comedians has no time to rehearse or to test…

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