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Book 2012

What Are You Laughing At?

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Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic & Professional
Language
English
Published
2012
  • Television programs
  • Comedy films
  • Comedy
  • History and criticism
  • Theory

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.