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Types of Humor

Types of Humor


What makes you laugh? Is it puns? Jokes about farting? Parodies of popular songs? Spoofs on shows like Saturday Night Live?

Writers and comedians use many different types of humor. Some people prefer dark humor, while others, such as Lewis Carroll, prefer more nonsensical humor.

No matter what type of humor writers use, the goal is generally the same - to amuse people.



Watch the video below to learn more about the different types of humor.

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