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 * Jake Wilson**

__Hyperbole__- [] (Hyperbole is at about 2:10. PG-13 for language)

//Hyperbole:// an extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally

The tone of Dimitri Martin’s humor is somber. Though this is his tone, it makes his audience laugh even more because of the straight face with which he delivers his jokes. Martin uses a hyperbole by saying that he takes “30 bottles with notes” to the beach, though it is unlikely he would actually spend that much time creating bottles with notes.

__Parody__- http://cdn.svcs.c2.uclick.com/c2/70097b902846012f2fcc00163e41dd5b

//Parody:// a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing

With the paradoxical representation of Mr. Rodgers as a drinker, this comic develops a mocking tone. The beer that appears on the trolley that usually takes kids to the land of make-believe is completely out of place from the normal episode, as is the rat in place of the actual Mr. Rodgers, which is the main source of humor in this comic.

__Generalization__- [] (Generalization is at about 0:40. PG-13 for language)

//Generalization:// A basic group of ideas, concepts, information

Through his use of sound effects and storytelling, Gabriel Iglesias develops a lighthearted tone. When talking about passing casinos on his road trip, Iglesias labels them as “Indian” casinos because of the stereotype that a lot of casinos are owned by Indians. He also makes a sound that many people label as an “Indian” sound, which appeals to people on a personal level and causes them to laugh.

__Incongruity__- http://cdn.svcs.c2.uclick.com/c2/6d4ca6401102012f2fc600163e41dd5b?width=900.0

//Incongruous:// not harmonious

The tone created by Bill Watterson in this strip of his comic __Calvin and Hobbes__ is one of seriousness, though you can tell that Watterson is really playfully mocking his character’s insistence on acting older than he really is. The comic is humorous because of the out of place activity of a six-year-old writing an autobiography. Since Calvin is so young, and really has not done much of consequence in his life, it is unlikely that he would actually write an autobiography.

__Inversion/Reversal__- http://cdn.svcs.c2.uclick.com/c2/07c20f901d03012f2fc700163e41dd5b?width=900.0

//Inversion/Reversal:// when characters or concepts shift positions of power or identification

The tone of this piece goes quickly from excitement to complete sobriety. The reader is first confused by that absurdity of somebody actually wanting their identity stolen. Since people would usually be stressed and upset if their identity is stolen, it is a complete inversion of the idea for the character to be excited for this event.

__Word Play: Oxymoron__ http://www.google.com/imgres?q=a+humorous+oxymoron&hl=en&biw=1600&bih=797&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=COCZdJhAnCmU_M:&imgrefurl=http://www.amazon.com/Jumbo-Shrimp-Ultimate-Oxymoron-Book/dp/0974504904&docid=KzxQOpKegc1pVM&imgurl=http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/616K7PM39SL._SL500_AA300_.jpg&w=300&h=300&ei=s2IrT6XTKYrC2wXoxKnzDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=385&vpy=437&dur=747&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=89&ty=122&sig=117852474517343007191&page=1&tbnh=145&tbnw=145&start=0&ndsp=32&ved=1t:429,r:17,s:0//
 * Kristen Romano**

//Oxymoron//- when two words with contrasting ideas are put together to make a new word. The tone of this picture is playfully mocking the idea to call tiny, little shrimp jumbo. This example over exaggerates the jumbo shrimp oxymoron by placing the shrimp on a stage and making the audience perceive them as bigger than the people in the illustration creating even more of an oxymoron. This picture plays off of the already silly name of the item and creates a little bit of a laugh while doing it causing the viewer to wonder why a shrimp is called a jumbo shrimp.

__Word Play: Double Entendre__ http://www.google.com/imgres?q=british+signs+%22no+fouling%22&hl=en&sa=X&gbv=2&biw=1600&bih=797&tbm=isch&tbnid=FDQVW96xeFCmjM:&imgrefurl=http://www.health-safety-signs.uk.com/cgi/products.pl%3Fsign%3DNo%2520fouling%2520sign&docid=OKOTm_0fkAjHLM&imgurl=http://www.health-safety-signs.uk.com/productimages/No-fouling-sign.gif&w=165&h=211&ei=lWcrT4CDBIOUiQKZ6t3ICg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=350&vpy=165&dur=127&hovh=168&hovw=132&tx=79&ty=130&sig=117852474517343007191&page=1&tbnh=139&tbnw=109&start=0&ndsp=37&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0//

Double Entendre//- When a statement could have more than one meaning// //The tone of this picture is very serious but Americans do not use this term and find it humorous. The natural interpenetration by British people is do not let your dog poop on the lawn, but the American interpenetration is do not brake the rules. This miss communication causes an American audience to find the expression extremely proper for the occasion and cannot understand why they do not say keep dog on leash.//

//__Distortion__// //http://www.google.com/imgres?q=political+cartoons&hl=en&gbv=2&biw=1600&bih=797&tbm=isch&tbnid=MlV2O96gNtqtFM:&imgrefurl=http://www.cityprofile.com/forum/national-politics-debate/funny-political-cartoons-memes-18687/&docid=jk0Ft8Y5fEYwhM&imgurl=http://www.cityprofile.com/forum/attachments/national-politics-debate/27828d1311102858-funny-political-cartoons-memes-poli_cartoon_good_news1.gif&w=600&h=389&ei=kmkrT9LoPK-GiQKi29zECg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=165&vpy=503&dur=2490&hovh=181&hovw=279&tx=100&ty=95&sig=117852474517343007191&page=1&tbnh=110&tbnw=169&start=0&ndsp=34&ved=1t:429,r:26,s:0

//Distortion//- alternation of shape, concept, person, time The tone of this political cartoon is mocking the victory of President Obama's campaign. The word bubbles explain how it is good and bad that Obama won the race and the same thing for McCain. This idea makes the reader think about the purpose of this cartoon and how it would be quite the victory to become president but also with the title comes responsibility. Along with this thought a humorous idea unfolds as to the irony of the statement that it is a good and bad thing to become president. __Deviation__ www.youtube.com/watch?v=R19vunaU7aM&feature=related

//Rating: PG// //deviation-// to go off a path The tone of this show is mocking. The audience recognizes the absurdity exhibited by Shawn when he is being shot at in a store and takes the time to applaud his friend Gus for finally being able to mimic an AK47. This tangent in this scene gets the audience laughing at the unrealistic actions and makes them think about how they would be acting differently than these carefree TV characters.

Understatement: //when the author does not explain or relay the full magnitude of a situation// [] (humor begins at 4:00) The tone is initially pleasant, yet becomes gloomy as death explains he is taking everyone with him. The humor is twofold as the dinner guests simply claim death has made things “gloomy”, understating their sentencing to their demise, as well as the development of absurdity as Death chooses to arrive at a jovial dinner party.
 * __Devin Vertrees:__**

Surprise: //when something is unexpected (an action or an ending)// [] The tone is amused. The humor comes from the surprise at seeing an elderly woman dancing to vulgar hip-hop music. Based on existing stereotypes, a grandmother listening to this type of music itself is surprising. This video takes it to the next level, however, as she dances and sings alongside her teenaged grandson to atypical music.

Absurdity: //something that is clearly illogical and obviously wrong// [] The tone is immediately established as silly through the obnoxiousness and sheer ridiculousness of talking and interacting fruit. While the skit includes some dry humor, the true comedy comes from the initial shock that comes from the ridiculousness of an “annoying orange”.

Pun: //using a word with more than one meaning in a specific context// [] The tone is lighthearted and humorous. Though the comedy is simple, it is humorous because the larger horse implies the pony doesn’t speak much because he is “horse”- sick- instead of using his size as an impediment, as the comic suggests.

__**Aneska Schock**__ Caricature: When one aspect of a person's personality is exaggerated. [] In each of these the tone is mockery. Each of these exaggerate certain features of a person's appearance, and mock them. They are funny because they make fun of the celebrities flaws. The "reader" finds them funny because they point out the big or small features in each person.

Inherently Funny Words: Words that simply make people laugh. [] In this video, they make up nonsense words like "Ni," and "ickyickyicky(something else that I don't know how to type out)." The tone of this is ridiculous and absurd. It is funny because its surprising and ridiculous. The way people react to this nonsense word is out of terror, but its just a nonsense syllable, nothing to be afraid of.

Riddles: A puzzling statement or question. [] The tone of this riddle is obnoxious and belittling. Its funny because once you find out the answer you feel dumb.

Bathos: is an abrupt transition in style from the exalted to the commonplace, producing a ludicrous effect. [] In all of these commercials the tone is absurdity and ridiculousness because obviously no baby can invest in stocks. They act like adults in a child's body which makes people laugh.