What Are You Laughing At? presents an entirely new approach to comedy theory. It challenges long-held beliefs and shows how the three main theories of comedy (incongruity, superiority, and relief) are not in conflict; but rather, work as parts of a larger model. There are many examples pulled from the author's own experiences, writing for shows such as Cheers, Frasier, and Modern Family. By the end, you'll have an understanding of just what happens when man meets comedy. It will change the way you hear laughter.
What Are You Laughing At?: A Comprehensive Guide to the Comedic Event
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Author(s)Dan O'Shannon
PublisherBloomsbury Academic
ISBN / ASIN1441162933
ISBN-139781441162939
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank255,933
CategorySocial Science
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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If you're looking for a book that will teach you how to write comedy, we suggest you keep moving. You still have time to pick up a copy of Writing Big Yucks for Big Bucks before the store closes. However, if you want to understand the bigger picture -- what is comedy, why do we respond to it the way we do -- then you've come to the right place.
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