The+Syntax+Samurai

Morgan's Definitions-

Generalization(A basic group of ideas, concepts, information)- The tone of the boy is surprised and explanatory, the dad's tone is more optimistic. This comic is funny because it revisits the stereotype that the father doesn't usually cook unless something is wrong.

Absurdity(Something that is clearly illogical and obviously wrong)- [] The tone of this snl video is jubilant and almost irritating. This video is humorous because it is an unexpected surprise to see a "lord" come in as the fathers daughters boyfriend. The idea of the girl dating an annoying, exuberant lord is somehow wrong to the viewer.

Distortion(Alteration of shape, concept, person, time)- The tone of this is mocking and innocent. This picture is funny because the normally distorted man, when looking into a "krazy mirror", is shown as the fiction perfect man with a cleft chin and perfect posture. While the man next to him is curios to the situation.

Caricature(When one aspect of a person's personality is exaggerated)-

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This video clip's tone is exaggerated and in a way ridiculing. The piece is funny because it takes the focus of the original commercials, the actors muscles and the tone of his monologue, and overstates his body and the way he promotes men's body spray.