Types of Comedy
Basic Terms
Dark(ish) Humor
Funny Videos
Slang Through the Ages
100

Imitation of another, usually serious piece—intended to ridicule a work

Parody

100

humorous criticism ridiculing something in order to change it

Satire




100

Why don’t skeletons fight each other?

They don’t have the guts.


100

Im not fat....

im fluffy

Gabriel Iglesias - Im Not Fat,I'm Fluffy - 2009. The six level of fatness - YouTube

100

How do you say something is "outstanding"

Da bomb...Rad...bodacious....gnarly


Today its... Fire...dope...lit...bussin

200

Combines a pair of opposite terms into a single unusual expression.


Oxymoron




200

Occures when there is a significant difference between what is expected or understood and what actually happens or is meant




Irony




200

I told my boss I needed a raise because three companies were after me…

gas, electric, and water

200

im not small... 

im a mid....

200

Guess what these acronyms mean 

LOL

SMH

FYI

300

A less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant


Euphemism




300

Sharp, caustic attitude conveyed in words through jibes, taunts, or other remarks.




Sarcasm




300

I started exercising to improve my mood

now I’m just tired and grumpy

300

Mixing Up Words....

affogato or avocado 

300

whats a word you use for agreement affirmation 

Groovy...Happenin'...Right on !....Word....uh huh


Bet....YAAAAAASSSS



400

statement that appears contradictory at first, but actually presents a truism

Paradox

400

When something is intentionally represented less strongly than facts would warrant




Understatement




400

I tried to organize my thoughts

but they filed a complaint

400

Friends in Prison 

dont sell

400

Slang terms that mean "stylish"

Fly...tight....stylin....Swag


But when I grew up we said Drip....On Fleek...

500

An over-used, worn-out, hackneyed expression that used to be fresh but is no more




Cliché




500

A deliberate, extravagant, and often outrageous exaggeration.




Hyperbole:




500

I don’t avoid problems

I just give them space to grow.

500

Have you ever had a teacher mispronounce your name....

yes but not this bad 

500

Guess what these words mean....

Rizz

No cap

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