Describe 40 different humor techniques

 

Describe 40 different humor techniques. No pictures.

Describe 40 different humor techniques. No pictures.
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    Physical/Slapstick Humor: Exaggerated physical actions, pratfalls, and silly situations. (think The Three Stooges)
    Deadpan/Dry Humor: Understated delivery with a straight face, often relying on unexpected remarks. (think Buster Keaton)
    Wordplay/Puns: Playful use of words with multiple meanings or sounds. (think puns in commercials)
    Self-Deprecating Humor: Poking fun at oneself and one's flaws. (think Woody Allen)
    Observational Humor: Finding humor in everyday situations and human quirks. (think Jerry Seinfeld)
    Surreal Humor: Absurd and nonsensical situations or jokes. (think Monty Python)
    Understatement: Downplaying a situation for comedic effect. ("That test wasn't so bad... I think I got at least a few questions wrong.")
    Overstatement/Hyperbole: Exaggerating a situation for comedic effect. ("I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!")
    Situational Comedy: Humor arising from awkward or relatable situations. (think sitcoms like Friends)
    Character Comedy: Quirky or eccentric characters creating humor through their actions. (think Lucille Ball in I Love Lucy)
    Satire: Using humor to criticize or comment on society or politics. (think The Daily Show)
    Parody: Imitating a style or genre for comedic effect. (think Weird Al Yankovic)
    Irony: The unexpected or opposite of what is expected, creating humor. (think a fire station burning down)
    Malapropism: Misusing a word for a similar-sounding one, creating humor. ("That restaurant had great ambiance!")
    Non sequitur: Saying something unrelated to the previous topic for comedic effect. ("What's your favorite color? Broccoli!")
    Repetition: Repeating words or phrases for comedic emphasis. ("Nobody likes me. Nobody!")
    Rule of Three: Using three elements in a list, joke, or story for comedic rhythm.
    Call-Back Humor: Referencing a previous joke or event for those who remember.
    Visual Humor: Funny images, cartoons, or facial expressions. (think memes)
    Dark Humor: Humor that deals with taboo or morbid subjects. (think gallows humor)
    Self-Enhancing Humor: Using humor to cope with embarrassing or difficult situations.
    Rude/Insult Humor: Teasing or making fun of others in a playful way (be cautious with this one!).
    Bathroom/Toilet Humor: Jokes about bodily functions or crude topics. (think fart jokes)
    Stereotype Humor: Playing on cultural or social stereotypes, but be mindful of being offensive.
    Slapstick Violence: Exaggerated physical violence without real harm, like pie fights.
    Mimicry/Impersonation: Mocks or imitates others for comedic effect. (think celebrity impersonators)
    Accidental Humor: When something unintentional ends up being funny. (think tripping and falling)
    Callback Humor: Referencing a previous joke or event for those who remember.
    Brick Joke: A joke set-up early on that pays off much later.
    Running Gag: A recurring joke or element throughout a story or performance.
    Anthropomorphism: Giving human qualities to animals or objects. (think talking animals)
    Euphemism: A mild or indirect way of expressing something unpleasant. ("He passed away" instead of "died")
    Double Entendre: A word or phrase with two meanings, one suggestive.
    Oxymoron: Combining opposite words for comedic effect (jumbo shrimp, deafening silence)
    Simile/Metaphor: Comparing things in a funny way. ("He was sweating like a pig in a sauna")
    Anecdote: A funny story used to illustrate a point.
    Catchphrase: A memorable phrase associated with a character or comedian. (think "Yippee-ki-yay" from Die Hard)
    Celebrity Reference: Making jokes about celebrities or pop culture.
    Musical Comedy: Using music and lyrics for humor. (think Weird Al Yankovic)
    Fourth Wall Break: Acknowledging the audience directly for a comedic effect. (think a character talking to the camera)