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Absence paradox
The absence paradox while named a paradox, is more precisely an informal fallacy and humorous misuse of language which results in the conclusion that "No one is ever present."
The absence paradox while named a paradox, is more precisely an informal fallacy and humorous misuse of language which results in the conclusion that "No one is ever present."
Akanbe
Akanbe, also spelt Akkanbee, is a Japanese facial gesture.
Akanbe, also spelt Akkanbee, is a Japanese facial gesture.
Am I Right
AmIRight is a popular music Web site created by Charles R. Grosvenor Jr. (born July 7, 1972, known as Chucky G).
AmIRight is a popular music Web site created by Charles R. Grosvenor Jr. (born July 7, 1972, known as Chucky G).
Amusement
Amusement is the state of experiencing humorous and ugly entertaining events or situations, and is associated with enjoyment, happiness, laughter and pleasure.
Amusement is the state of experiencing humorous and ugly entertaining events or situations, and is associated with enjoyment, happiness, laughter and pleasure.
Anti-Barney humor
Anti-Barney humor is a form of humor that targets the children's television program Barney & Friends.
Anti-Barney humor is a form of humor that targets the children's television program Barney & Friends.
Anti-humor
Anti-humor is a type of indirect humor concocted by Daniel Gramling that involves the joke-teller delivering something which is deliberately not funny, or lacking in intrinsic meaning.
Anti-humor is a type of indirect humor concocted by Daniel Gramling that involves the joke-teller delivering something which is deliberately not funny, or lacking in intrinsic meaning.
Anti-proverb
An anti-proverb is the transformation of a stereotype word sequence – as e. g. a proverb, a quotation, or an idiom – for humorous effect.
An anti-proverb is the transformation of a stereotype word sequence – as e. g. a proverb, a quotation, or an idiom – for humorous effect.
Antijoke
Anti-humour (or anti-comedy) and anti-jokes (also known as unjokes) are a kind of humor based on the surprise factor of absence of an expected joke or of a punch line in a narr...
Anti-humour (or anti-comedy) and anti-jokes (also known as unjokes) are a kind of humor based on the surprise factor of absence of an expected joke or of a punch line in a narr...
Augustine's laws
Augustine's laws were a series of tongue in cheek aphorisms put forth by Norman Ralph Augustine, an American aerospace businessman who served as Under Secretary of the Army from 1975 to 1977.
Augustine's laws were a series of tongue in cheek aphorisms put forth by Norman Ralph Augustine, an American aerospace businessman who served as Under Secretary of the Army from 1975 to 1977.
Bar joke
The Bar Joke is a very common and basic type of joke.
The Bar Joke is a very common and basic type of joke.
Bathos
Bathos is an abrupt, transition in style from the exalted to the commonplace, producing a ludicrous effect.
Bathos is an abrupt, transition in style from the exalted to the commonplace, producing a ludicrous effect.
Board of Inland Revenue v Haddock
Board of Inland Revenue v Haddock (also known as "the negotiable cow") is a fictitious legal case written by the humorist A. P. Herbert for Punch magazine as part of his series of ...
Board of Inland Revenue v Haddock (also known as "the negotiable cow") is a fictitious legal case written by the humorist A. P. Herbert for Punch magazine as part of his series of ...
Bojihwyangdong Bulansonsseonsaeng
Bojihwyangdong Bulansonsseonsaeng was old humor of Korean.
Bojihwyangdong Bulansonsseonsaeng was old humor of Korean.
Burlesque
Burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works, or by ludicrous treatment of their subjects.
Burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works, or by ludicrous treatment of their subjects.
Cacography
Cacography is deliberate comic misspelling, a type of humour similar to malapropism.
Cacography is deliberate comic misspelling, a type of humour similar to malapropism.
Caustic humour
Caustic humour is a type of humour which relies on witty insults.
Caustic humour is a type of humour which relies on witty insults.
Chestnut (joke)
Chestnut is a British slang term for an old joke, often as old chestnut.
Chestnut is a British slang term for an old joke, often as old chestnut.
Church of the SubGenius
The Church of the SubGenius is a religious organization, often seen as a "parody religion", that satirizes religion, conspiracy theories, UFOs, and popular culture.
The Church of the SubGenius is a religious organization, often seen as a "parody religion", that satirizes religion, conspiracy theories, UFOs, and popular culture.
Cockney alphabet
The Cockney alphabet, also known as the Surrealist alphabet, is a humorous recital of the alphabet, parodying the way the alphabet is taught to small children.
The Cockney alphabet, also known as the Surrealist alphabet, is a humorous recital of the alphabet, parodying the way the alphabet is taught to small children.
Crackpot index
The crackpot index is a number that rates scientific claims or the individuals that make them, in conjunction with a method for computing that number.
The crackpot index is a number that rates scientific claims or the individuals that make them, in conjunction with a method for computing that number.
Cringe comedy
Cringe comedy is a comedy genre that uses offensive or vulgar material or awkward and embarrassing situations to cause audiences to be repulsed or feel uneasy.
Cringe comedy is a comedy genre that uses offensive or vulgar material or awkward and embarrassing situations to cause audiences to be repulsed or feel uneasy.
Dajare
Dajare is a kind of comic Japanese word play, similar in spirit to pun relying on similarities in the pronunciation of words to create a simple joke.
Dajare is a kind of comic Japanese word play, similar in spirit to pun relying on similarities in the pronunciation of words to create a simple joke.
Deadpan
Deadpan is a form of comic delivery in which humor is presented without a change in emotion or body language, usually speaking in a casual, monotone, solemn, blunt, disgusted, laconic or matter-...
Deadpan is a form of comic delivery in which humor is presented without a change in emotion or body language, usually speaking in a casual, monotone, solemn, blunt, disgusted, laconic or matter-...
Dog Latin
Dog Latin, Cod Latin, macaronic Latin, or mock Latin refers to the creation of a phrase or jargon in imitation of Latin, often by "translating" English words (or those of other...
Dog Latin, Cod Latin, macaronic Latin, or mock Latin refers to the creation of a phrase or jargon in imitation of Latin, often by "translating" English words (or those of other...
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Writers and Artists Who Made the National Lampoon Insanely Great
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Writers and Artists who made National Lampoon Insanely Great by Rick Meyerowitz, is a 2010 book which was published by Abrams Books of New York.
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Writers and Artists who made National Lampoon Insanely Great by Rick Meyerowitz, is a 2010 book which was published by Abrams Books of New York.
Détournement
A détournement is a technique developed in the 1950s by the Situationist International, and consist in "turning expressions of the capitalist system against itself."
A détournement is a technique developed in the 1950s by the Situationist International, and consist in "turning expressions of the capitalist system against itself."
Evil laughter
Evil laughter or maniacal laughter is a stock manic laughter by a villain in fiction.
Evil laughter or maniacal laughter is a stock manic laughter by a villain in fiction.
Externism
Externism is a fictional philosophical theory proposed by the famous fictitious Czech genius Jára Cimrman.
Externism is a fictional philosophical theory proposed by the famous fictitious Czech genius Jára Cimrman.
Fart lighting
Fart lightning, or pyroflatulence (often called a "blue angel"), is the practice of igniting the gases produced by human flatulence, often producing a flame of a blue hue.
Fart lightning, or pyroflatulence (often called a "blue angel"), is the practice of igniting the gases produced by human flatulence, often producing a flame of a blue hue.
Fred: The Show
Fred The Show is the 2006-present series, created by Lucas Cruikshank and aired on Nickelodeon.
Fred The Show is the 2006-present series, created by Lucas Cruikshank and aired on Nickelodeon.
Gag name
A gag name is a false name used to elicit humor through its simultaneous resemblance to a real name on the one hand, and to a term or phrase that is funny, strange, or vulgar on the other hand.
A gag name is a false name used to elicit humor through its simultaneous resemblance to a real name on the one hand, and to a term or phrase that is funny, strange, or vulgar on the other hand.
Gallows humor
Gallows humor (Galgenhumor in German), derives from gallows which is a platform with a noose used to execute people by hanging.
Gallows humor (Galgenhumor in German), derives from gallows which is a platform with a noose used to execute people by hanging.
Geek humor
Geek humor, also known as nerd humor, is a form of comedy that relies on references to geek culture.
Geek humor, also known as nerd humor, is a form of comedy that relies on references to geek culture.
Grotesque body
The grotesque body is a concept, or literary trope, put forward by Russian literary critic Mikhail Bakhtin in his study of François Rabelais' work.
The grotesque body is a concept, or literary trope, put forward by Russian literary critic Mikhail Bakhtin in his study of François Rabelais' work.
Humor (positive psychology)
Humor in positive psychology is a specific transcendent character strength according to the CSV classification system.
Humor in positive psychology is a specific transcendent character strength according to the CSV classification system.
Humorous Interpretation
Humorous Interpretation (often shortened to "Humorous Interp", "HI", or simply "Humor") is an event in competitive high school forensics leagues such as the National Christian Forensics and Comm...
Humorous Interpretation (often shortened to "Humorous Interp", "HI", or simply "Humor") is an event in competitive high school forensics leagues such as the National Christian Forensics and Comm...
Humour
Humour or humor (see spelling differences) is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement.
Humour or humor (see spelling differences) is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement.
Inherently funny word
Words may be considered inherently funny, for reasons ranging from onomatopoeia to phonosemantics.
Words may be considered inherently funny, for reasons ranging from onomatopoeia to phonosemantics.
Instruction and Advice for the Young Bride
Instruction and Advice for the Young Bride purports to be a booklet written by Ruth Smythers in 1894 and published in Spiritual Guidance Press, New York, reprinted by The Madison Institute N...
Instruction and Advice for the Young Bride purports to be a booklet written by Ruth Smythers in 1894 and published in Spiritual Guidance Press, New York, reprinted by The Madison Institute N...
Invisible Pink Unicorn
The Invisible Pink Unicorn (IPU) is the goddess of a parody religion used to satirize theistic beliefs, taking the form of a unicorn that is paradoxically both invisible and pink.
The Invisible Pink Unicorn (IPU) is the goddess of a parody religion used to satirize theistic beliefs, taking the form of a unicorn that is paradoxically both invisible and pink.
Irony
Irony is a rhetorical device, literary technique, or situation in which there is a sharp incongruity or discordance that goes beyond the simple and evident intention of words or actions.
Irony is a rhetorical device, literary technique, or situation in which there is a sharp incongruity or discordance that goes beyond the simple and evident intention of words or actions.
Joke
Jokes have been a part of human culture since at least 1900 BC. According to research conducted by Dr Paul McDonald of the University of Wolverhampton, a fart joke from ancient Sumer is currentl...
Jokes have been a part of human culture since at least 1900 BC. According to research conducted by Dr Paul McDonald of the University of Wolverhampton, a fart joke from ancient Sumer is currentl...
Joke chess problem
Joke chess problem are puzzles in chess which use humor as a primary or secondary element.
Joke chess problem are puzzles in chess which use humor as a primary or secondary element.
Just for Laughs Museum
The Just for Laughs Museum is a Canadian museum dedicated to humour (mainly stand-up comedy) located in Montreal, Quebec.
The Just for Laughs Museum is a Canadian museum dedicated to humour (mainly stand-up comedy) located in Montreal, Quebec.
Kittenpants
Kittenpants was an online humor magazine published monthly from 2000 to 2005 on Kittenpants.org.
Kittenpants was an online humor magazine published monthly from 2000 to 2005 on Kittenpants.org.
Knock-knock joke
The knock-knock joke is a type of joke, probably the best-known format of the pun, and is a time-honoured "call and answer" exercise.
The knock-knock joke is a type of joke, probably the best-known format of the pun, and is a time-honoured "call and answer" exercise.
Kuso
Kuso is the term used in East Asia for the internet culture that generally includes all types of camp and parody.
Kuso is the term used in East Asia for the internet culture that generally includes all types of camp and parody.
Li C Lik-cheung
Li C Lik-cheung is a kuso that is very popular among the Hong Kong society, which states that Li Ka-shing invented a machine that could create a invisible force field over Hong Kong and prevent ...
Li C Lik-cheung is a kuso that is very popular among the Hong Kong society, which states that Li Ka-shing invented a machine that could create a invisible force field over Hong Kong and prevent ...
Manualism (hand music)
Manualism is the little-known art of playing music by squeezing air through the hands.
Manualism is the little-known art of playing music by squeezing air through the hands.
Microphone gaffe
A microphone gaffe, sometimes referred to as an open microphone (in aviation, a stuck mic), is an error whereby a microphone is switched on in proximity of a subject who is unaware t...
A microphone gaffe, sometimes referred to as an open microphone (in aviation, a stuck mic), is an error whereby a microphone is switched on in proximity of a subject who is unaware t...
Minsky's Burlesque
Minsky's Burlesque refers to the brand of American burlesque presented by four sons of Louis and Ethel Minksy: Abraham 'Abe' Bennett Minsky (1880–1949), Michael William 'Billy' Minsky...
Minsky's Burlesque refers to the brand of American burlesque presented by four sons of Louis and Ethel Minksy: Abraham 'Abe' Bennett Minsky (1880–1949), Michael William 'Billy' Minsky...
Mondegreen
A mondegreen is the mishearing or misinterpretation of a phrase as a result near homophony, in a way that gives it a new meaning.
A mondegreen is the mishearing or misinterpretation of a phrase as a result near homophony, in a way that gives it a new meaning.
National Lampoon Art Poster Book
National Lampoon Art Poster Book was an American humor book that was published in 1975 by Harmony Books.
National Lampoon Art Poster Book was an American humor book that was published in 1975 by Harmony Books.
National Lampoon Presents French Comics
National Lampoon Presents French Comics is an American humor book first published in 1977 in hardcover.
National Lampoon Presents French Comics is an American humor book first published in 1977 in hardcover.
National Lampoon Presents The Very Large Book of Comical Funnies
National Lampoon Presents The Very Large Book of Comical Funnies is an American humor book, a book of comic strips that was published in 1975 in paperback.
National Lampoon Presents The Very Large Book of Comical Funnies is an American humor book, a book of comic strips that was published in 1975 in paperback.
National Lampoon Sunday Newspaper Parody
National Lampoon Sunday Newspaper Parody is currently an American humor book, but originally it was a print piece that mimicked the exact form and content of a real regional Sunday newspaper...
National Lampoon Sunday Newspaper Parody is currently an American humor book, but originally it was a print piece that mimicked the exact form and content of a real regional Sunday newspaper...
National Lampoon The 199th Birthday Book
National Lampoon The 199th Birthday Book: A Tribute to the United States of America, 1776–1975 was an American humor book that was issued in 1975 in paperback.
National Lampoon The 199th Birthday Book: A Tribute to the United States of America, 1776–1975 was an American humor book that was issued in 1975 in paperback.
National Lampoon The Best of No. 4
National Lampoon The Best of #4 was an American humor book that was first published in 1972.
National Lampoon The Best of #4 was an American humor book that was first published in 1972.
National Lampoon The Best of No. 5
National Lampoon The Best of #5, subtitled "Sloppy Seconds", was an American humor book that was published in 1974.
National Lampoon The Best of #5, subtitled "Sloppy Seconds", was an American humor book that was published in 1974.
National Lampoon The Iron On Book
National Lampoon The Iron On Book was an American humor book that was published in 1976.
National Lampoon The Iron On Book was an American humor book that was published in 1976.
National Lampoon's Animal House Book
National Lampoon's Animal House Book was an American humor book that was published in 1978 by National Lampoon magazine.
National Lampoon's Animal House Book was an American humor book that was published in 1978 by National Lampoon magazine.
No soap radio
No soap radio is a traditional Suckerpunch line for a prank joke.
No soap radio is a traditional Suckerpunch line for a prank joke.
Non sequitur (literary device)
A non sequitur (; Latin for It does not follow) is a conversational and literary device, often used for comedic purposes.
A non sequitur (; Latin for It does not follow) is a conversational and literary device, often used for comedic purposes.
Off-color humor
The term off-color humor (also known as vulgar humor or crude humor) is an Americanism used to describe jokes, prose, poems, black comedy, blue comedy, insult comedy, cringe comedy a...
The term off-color humor (also known as vulgar humor or crude humor) is an Americanism used to describe jokes, prose, poems, black comedy, blue comedy, insult comedy, cringe comedy a...
Office humor
Office Humor generally refers to sarcastic, funny, and or witty comments, commentary or depictions of and about common white-collar office working environments.
Office Humor generally refers to sarcastic, funny, and or witty comments, commentary or depictions of and about common white-collar office working environments.
Oxymoron
An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
Pa na pa
Pa na pa is kind of Iranian joke which is recently repeated through Persian sits.
Pa na pa is kind of Iranian joke which is recently repeated through Persian sits.
Pecong
According to playwright steve carter, who wrote an award-winning play of the same name, a pecong is a "verbal battle of insults hurled in rhymed verse.
According to playwright steve carter, who wrote an award-winning play of the same name, a pecong is a "verbal battle of insults hurled in rhymed verse.
Percussive maintenance
Hitting stuff, also known as percussion therapy or a technical tap, is a term used to describe the physical concussion of an ill-behaved device to make it work — that is to say, hitt...
Hitting stuff, also known as percussion therapy or a technical tap, is a term used to describe the physical concussion of an ill-behaved device to make it work — that is to say, hitt...
Peri Bathous, Or the Art of Sinking in Poetry
"Peri Bathous, Or the Art of Sinking in Poetry" is a short essay by Alexander Pope published in 1727.
"Peri Bathous, Or the Art of Sinking in Poetry" is a short essay by Alexander Pope published in 1727.
Perverb
A perverb (portmanteau of "perverse proverb"), also known as an anti-proverb, is a humorous modification of a known proverb, usually by changing its ending in a way that surprises or confounds t...
A perverb (portmanteau of "perverse proverb"), also known as an anti-proverb, is a humorous modification of a known proverb, usually by changing its ending in a way that surprises or confounds t...
Philogelos
Philogelos (Greek Φιλόγελως) is the oldest existing collection of jokes.
Philogelos (Greek Φιλόγελως) is the oldest existing collection of jokes.
Practical joke
A practical joke is a mischievous trick played on someone, typically causing the victim to experience embarrassment, indignity, or discomfort.
A practical joke is a mischievous trick played on someone, typically causing the victim to experience embarrassment, indignity, or discomfort.
Prosh (University of Western Australia)
Prosh refers to both a calendar fundraising event and the satirical annual newspaper written by students at the University of Western Australia to raise funds for nominated charities.
Prosh refers to both a calendar fundraising event and the satirical annual newspaper written by students at the University of Western Australia to raise funds for nominated charities.
Psychoanalytic conceptions of language
Psychoanalytic conceptions of language refers to the intersection of psychoanalytic theory with linguistics and psycholinguistics.
Psychoanalytic conceptions of language refers to the intersection of psychoanalytic theory with linguistics and psycholinguistics.
QuotePort
QuotePort is the name of a website that provides viewers with a large source of quotations ranging from the funny to the inspirational.
QuotePort is the name of a website that provides viewers with a large source of quotations ranging from the funny to the inspirational.
Real Men of Genius
Real Men of Genius is a series of primarily one-minute-long American radio advertisements for Bud Light beer.
Real Men of Genius is a series of primarily one-minute-long American radio advertisements for Bud Light beer.
Ribaldry
Ribaldry is humorous entertainment that ranges from bordering on indelicacy to gross indecency.
Ribaldry is humorous entertainment that ranges from bordering on indelicacy to gross indecency.
Ridiculous
The ridiculous is that which is highly incongruous or inferior, sometimes deliberately so to make people laugh or get their attention, and sometimes unintended so as to be considered laughable a...
The ridiculous is that which is highly incongruous or inferior, sometimes deliberately so to make people laugh or get their attention, and sometimes unintended so as to be considered laughable a...
Robert Kirby (humor columnist)
Robert Kirby (born 1953 in California) is an American writer.
Robert Kirby (born 1953 in California) is an American writer.
Round-trip translation
Round-trip translation is the process of translating a word, phrase or text into another language, then translating the result at least once more without reference to the original text, until it...
Round-trip translation is the process of translating a word, phrase or text into another language, then translating the result at least once more without reference to the original text, until it...
Said the actress to the bishop
"Said the actress to the bishop", sometimes "as the actress said to the bishop", or simply "that's what she said" is an informal (and occasionally vulgar) exclamation, usually sa...
"Said the actress to the bishop", sometimes "as the actress said to the bishop", or simply "that's what she said" is an informal (and occasionally vulgar) exclamation, usually sa...
Sarcasm
Sarcasm is “a sharp, bitter, or cutting expression or remark; a bitter jibe or taunt.” Though irony and understatement is usually the immediate context, most authorities distinguish sarcasm from...
Sarcasm is “a sharp, bitter, or cutting expression or remark; a bitter jibe or taunt.” Though irony and understatement is usually the immediate context, most authorities distinguish sarcasm from...
Sardonicism
Sardonicism (from Risus sardonicus, a grin from spasm of the facial muscles associated with tetanus and other poisonings) is the expression of derision, cynicism or skeptical humor variously thr...
Sardonicism (from Risus sardonicus, a grin from spasm of the facial muscles associated with tetanus and other poisonings) is the expression of derision, cynicism or skeptical humor variously thr...
Satire
Satire is primarily a literary genre or form, although in practice it can also be found in the graphic and performing arts.
Satire is primarily a literary genre or form, although in practice it can also be found in the graphic and performing arts.
Scherzo
A scherzo (plural scherzos or scherzi) is a piece of music, often a movement from a larger piece such as a symphony or a sonata.
A scherzo (plural scherzos or scherzi) is a piece of music, often a movement from a larger piece such as a symphony or a sonata.
Self-deprecation
Self-deprecation, or Self-depreciation, is the act of belittling or undervaluing oneself.
Self-deprecation, or Self-depreciation, is the act of belittling or undervaluing oneself.
Self-referential humor
Self-referential humor or self-reflexive humor is a type of comedic expression that—either directed toward some other subject, or openly directed toward itself—intentionally al...
Self-referential humor or self-reflexive humor is a type of comedic expression that—either directed toward some other subject, or openly directed toward itself—intentionally al...
Seriousness
Seriousness is an attiude of gravity, solemnity, persistence, and earnestness toward something considered to be of importance.
Seriousness is an attiude of gravity, solemnity, persistence, and earnestness toward something considered to be of importance.
Shaggy dog story
In its original sense, a shaggy dog story is an extremely long-winded tale featuring extensive narration of typically irrelevant incidents, usually resulting in a pointless or absurd punchline.
In its original sense, a shaggy dog story is an extremely long-winded tale featuring extensive narration of typically irrelevant incidents, usually resulting in a pointless or absurd punchline.
Sophomoric humor
Sophomoric humor refers to juvenile, puerile, and base comedy that would normally be expected from an adolescent.
Sophomoric humor refers to juvenile, puerile, and base comedy that would normally be expected from an adolescent.
Spoonerism
A spoonerism is an error in speech or deliberate play on words in which corresponding consonants, vowels, or morphemes are switched (see metathesis).
A spoonerism is an error in speech or deliberate play on words in which corresponding consonants, vowels, or morphemes are switched (see metathesis).
Sporalogy
Sporalogy is a jocular pseudoscience invented by Finnish physics and astronomy professor Nils Mustelin in the 1980s as a parody of astrology.
Sporalogy is a jocular pseudoscience invented by Finnish physics and astronomy professor Nils Mustelin in the 1980s as a parody of astrology.
Stealth disco
Stealth disco (or SD) refers to the act of being videotaped dancing or rocking out behind or near someone who is doing something serious and does not notice.
Stealth disco (or SD) refers to the act of being videotaped dancing or rocking out behind or near someone who is doing something serious and does not notice.
Surprise factor
The surprise factor is a technique used in storytelling to produce a visceral reaction from the audience.
The surprise factor is a technique used in storytelling to produce a visceral reaction from the audience.
Surreal humour
Surreal humour, also called absurd humour or nonsense humour, is a form of humour—and constitutes the comedic genre of surreal comedy—based on violations of causal ...
Surreal humour, also called absurd humour or nonsense humour, is a form of humour—and constitutes the comedic genre of surreal comedy—based on violations of causal ...
Swiss Family Guy Robinson
Swiss Family Guy Robinson premiered at the Toronto Fringe Festival on July 8, 2006.
Swiss Family Guy Robinson premiered at the Toronto Fringe Festival on July 8, 2006.
The Best of National Lampoon
The Best of National Lampoon #3 was a 1973 American humor book, an anthology of pieces from National Lampoon magazine.
The Best of National Lampoon #3 was a 1973 American humor book, an anthology of pieces from National Lampoon magazine.
The Best of National Lampoon No. 1
The Best of National Lampoon No.1 was a humorous American book that was first published in 1972.
The Best of National Lampoon No.1 was a humorous American book that was first published in 1972.
The Best of National Lampoon No. 3
The Best of National Lampoon #3 was a 1973 American humor book, an anthology of pieces from National Lampoon magazine.
The Best of National Lampoon #3 was a 1973 American humor book, an anthology of pieces from National Lampoon magazine.
The Best of National Lampoon No. 4
National Lampoon The Best of #4 was an American humor book that was first published in 1972.
National Lampoon The Best of #4 was an American humor book that was first published in 1972.
The Dozens
The Dozens is a game that has its origins in African American slavery.
The Dozens is a game that has its origins in African American slavery.
The UnDutchables
The UnDutchables is a term originally coined by author Colin White who, together with author Laurie Boucke, wrote a book with the same title.
The UnDutchables is a term originally coined by author Colin White who, together with author Laurie Boucke, wrote a book with the same title.
Tongue-in-cheek
Tongue-in-cheek is a phrase used as a figure of speech to imply that a statement or other production is ironically intended and it should not be taken at face value.
Tongue-in-cheek is a phrase used as a figure of speech to imply that a statement or other production is ironically intended and it should not be taken at face value.
Trash-talk
Trash-talk is a form of boast or insult commonly heard in competitive situations, primarily in the US. It is often used to intimidate the opposition, but can also be used in a humorous spirit.
Trash-talk is a form of boast or insult commonly heard in competitive situations, primarily in the US. It is often used to intimidate the opposition, but can also be used in a humorous spirit.
Turkey bowling
Turkey bowling is a sport which is based on ordinary bowling: a frozen turkey serves as a bowling ball and 10 plastic bottles of soft drinks or water are the bowling pins.
Turkey bowling is a sport which is based on ordinary bowling: a frozen turkey serves as a bowling ball and 10 plastic bottles of soft drinks or water are the bowling pins.
Turkeys voting for Christmas
Turkeys voting for Christmas (British English; American English: turkeys voting for Thanksgiving) is a cliché used as a metaphor or simile (in the construct "like turkeys voting for Chris...
Turkeys voting for Christmas (British English; American English: turkeys voting for Thanksgiving) is a cliché used as a metaphor or simile (in the construct "like turkeys voting for Chris...
TV Hell
TV Hell was a BBC2 theme night broadcast on 31 August 1992, showing a whole evening of archive television clips widely regarded by critics and the public alike as among the worst ever produc...
TV Hell was a BBC2 theme night broadcast on 31 August 1992, showing a whole evening of archive television clips widely regarded by critics and the public alike as among the worst ever produc...
Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book
Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book (ISBN 067121148X) is a satirical alphabet book by Shel Silverstein.
Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book (ISBN 067121148X) is a satirical alphabet book by Shel Silverstein.
Unintentional humor
Unintentional humor is the act of making other people laugh without actually meaning to.
Unintentional humor is the act of making other people laugh without actually meaning to.
Victorian burlesque
Victorian burlesque, sometimes known as travesty or extravaganza, is a genre of theatrical entertainment that was popular in Victorian England and in the New York theatre of the mid...
Victorian burlesque, sometimes known as travesty or extravaganza, is a genre of theatrical entertainment that was popular in Victorian England and in the New York theatre of the mid...
Visual gag
In comedy, a visual gag or sight gag is anything which conveys its humor visually, often without words being used at all.
In comedy, a visual gag or sight gag is anything which conveys its humor visually, often without words being used at all.
Wellerism
Wellerisms, named after Sam Weller in Charles Dickens's The Pickwick Papers, make fun of established proverbs by showing that they are wrong in certain situations, often when taken literally.
Wellerisms, named after Sam Weller in Charles Dickens's The Pickwick Papers, make fun of established proverbs by showing that they are wrong in certain situations, often when taken literally.
Whitehall farce
Whitehall farce is a descriptive term applied to a series of improbable events that caused grief at the time to everyone involved but could—perhaps only with distance or hindsight—be considered ...
Whitehall farce is a descriptive term applied to a series of improbable events that caused grief at the time to everyone involved but could—perhaps only with distance or hindsight—be considered ...
Why did the chicken cross the road?
"Why did the chicken cross the road?" is a common riddle or joke in several languages.
"Why did the chicken cross the road?" is a common riddle or joke in several languages.
Wit
Wit is a form of intellectual humour, and a wit is someone skilled in making witty remarks.
Wit is a form of intellectual humour, and a wit is someone skilled in making witty remarks.
Workplace humor
Workplace humor is comedy that revolves around the inner workings of various jobs.
Workplace humor is comedy that revolves around the inner workings of various jobs.
World's shortest book
The World's shortest book was a joke template popularized in late 1960s.
The World's shortest book was a joke template popularized in late 1960s.
Would You Buy A Used War From This Man?
Would You Buy A Used War From This Man? A Collection of Political Humor From National Lampoon was a 1972 American humor book, a paperback anthology of pieces of political humor from Nation...
Would You Buy A Used War From This Man? A Collection of Political Humor From National Lampoon was a 1972 American humor book, a paperback anthology of pieces of political humor from Nation...
¡Camarero!, ¡Camarero!
"¡Camarero, camarero!" Spanish for "Waiter! Waiter!" is the opening line of a very popular joke in Spanish-speaking countries, not unlike a knock-knock joke.
"¡Camarero, camarero!" Spanish for "Waiter! Waiter!" is the opening line of a very popular joke in Spanish-speaking countries, not unlike a knock-knock joke.