KS'  CLASSIFICATION   OF  JOKES

Play on Words

1

Pun

Similar sound – different meanings. Two disparate strings of thought tied together by an acoustic knot.

Play on Physical features and actions

2

Parody

Parody is the most aggressive form of comic devices such as imitation, impersonation, and disguise.

3

Caricature

Exaggeration of physical feature or mannerism.

4

Slap-Stick

Acts of stupidity and practical jokes

Play on Ideas

5

Irony

Unexpected twist in fate, eg. victorious underdog

6

Satire

Indirect criticism / Slime through analogy.

7

Slime / Slur

Put-Downs on various sub-groups, eg. race, etc.

I kid you not!