A variety of additional functions
Although the primary function of humor is to entertain, Sharon Lockyer, a sociology lecturer and the head of Brunel University's Centre for Comedy Studies Research, has discovered a variety of additional functions through interviews with comedians.
For example, in connection to disability and sexuality, these include confronting "stereotypes and hegemonic discourses that marginalize and stigmatize particular individuals."By challenging prejudices, Amos' work typically addresses problems of race and Sexuality. He says, "I DON'T DO THINGS JUST FOR THE SHOCK VALUE!" To me, the most important things in my life are the ones I choose to do.
Destroying stereotypes
It used to be that making jokes was all there was to it. We've progressed; now people are debating important issues." As an example of what comedy can accomplish, Amos recalls the experience of a teenager who approached him after a performance in which Amos told his own story of coming out to his family. A Boy APPEARED AND SAID, 'I'M HERE ON MY OWN...' I GOING TO TELL MY PARENTS TOMORROW.'' A woman who brought her "very cranky" father to a show told Amos that his performance had persuaded her father reconsider his opinions.
Reconsideration
Laughable Tales
You’ll be giggling for days after reading these amusing stories.See how your stories stack up against these amusing short stories that the whole family will enjoy.
My wife’s third-grade pupil, who was sporting a Fitbit watch, was asked by her mother, “Are you tracking your steps?” “No,” the small girl replied. “As soon as Daddy gets home, I’ll be wearing it to present him to Mommy.”
Mommy's Steps
I was in love with the dress I found at a flea market. The skirt was a whirl of exquisite pleats and fit nicely. I wore it to an evening gathering with confidence, and I thrilled when a woman remarked, “Oh, how stunning!” Yes, I was giddy with delight until she happily added, “Hang on to it, honey.” Pleats will return at some point.”
Pleats Will Return
A customer came into my store and inquired about the pants that had been advertised in the newspaper that day. My response was, “We don’t have an ad in today’s paper.” She insisted I was mistaken, so I bought a copy of the newspaper and we browsed through it together, eventually coming across an advertisement for pants from another local store. “This store was advertised in my newspaper!” the client exclaimed, irritated.
My Newspaper Was Unique
When I worked as a proofreader, I used this example to show how writing might differ depending on gender: “Woman without her guy is nothing,” a professor wrote on the chalkboard. The kids were then told to add the appropriate punctuation. “Woman is nothing without her guy,” the men wrote. According to the women: ““Woman! Without her, males are nothing.”