Author: Cynthia Willett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781517908294
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A radical new approach to humor, where traditional targets become its agents Humor is often dismissed as cruel ridicule or harmless fun. But what if laughter is a vital force to channel rage against patriarchy, Islamophobia, or mass incarceration? To create moments of empathy and dialogue between Black Lives Matter and the police? These and other such questions are at the heart of this powerful reassessment of humor. Placing theorists in conversation with comedians, Uproarious offers a full-frontal approach to the very foundation of comedy and its profound political impact. Here Cynthia Willett and Julie Willett address the four major theories of humor--superiority, relief, incongruity, and social play--through the lens of feminist and game-changing comics such as Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho, Hannah Gadsby, Hari Kondabolu, and Tig Notaro. They take a radical and holistic approach to the understanding of humor, particularly of humor deployed by those from groups long relegated to the margins, and propose a powerful new understanding of humor as a force that can engender politically progressive social movements. Drawing on a range of cross-disciplinary sources, from philosophies and histories of humor to the psychology and physiology of laughter to animal studies, Uproarious offers a richer understanding of the political and cathartic potential of humor. A major new contribution to a wider dialogue on comedy, Uproarious grounds for us explorations of outsider humor and our golden age of feminist comics--showing that when women, prisoners, even animals, laugh back, comedy along with belly laughs forge new identities and alter the political climate.
Uproarious
Author: Cynthia Willett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781517908294
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A radical new approach to humor, where traditional targets become its agents Humor is often dismissed as cruel ridicule or harmless fun. But what if laughter is a vital force to channel rage against patriarchy, Islamophobia, or mass incarceration? To create moments of empathy and dialogue between Black Lives Matter and the police? These and other such questions are at the heart of this powerful reassessment of humor. Placing theorists in conversation with comedians, Uproarious offers a full-frontal approach to the very foundation of comedy and its profound political impact. Here Cynthia Willett and Julie Willett address the four major theories of humor--superiority, relief, incongruity, and social play--through the lens of feminist and game-changing comics such as Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho, Hannah Gadsby, Hari Kondabolu, and Tig Notaro. They take a radical and holistic approach to the understanding of humor, particularly of humor deployed by those from groups long relegated to the margins, and propose a powerful new understanding of humor as a force that can engender politically progressive social movements. Drawing on a range of cross-disciplinary sources, from philosophies and histories of humor to the psychology and physiology of laughter to animal studies, Uproarious offers a richer understanding of the political and cathartic potential of humor. A major new contribution to a wider dialogue on comedy, Uproarious grounds for us explorations of outsider humor and our golden age of feminist comics--showing that when women, prisoners, even animals, laugh back, comedy along with belly laughs forge new identities and alter the political climate.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781517908294
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A radical new approach to humor, where traditional targets become its agents Humor is often dismissed as cruel ridicule or harmless fun. But what if laughter is a vital force to channel rage against patriarchy, Islamophobia, or mass incarceration? To create moments of empathy and dialogue between Black Lives Matter and the police? These and other such questions are at the heart of this powerful reassessment of humor. Placing theorists in conversation with comedians, Uproarious offers a full-frontal approach to the very foundation of comedy and its profound political impact. Here Cynthia Willett and Julie Willett address the four major theories of humor--superiority, relief, incongruity, and social play--through the lens of feminist and game-changing comics such as Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho, Hannah Gadsby, Hari Kondabolu, and Tig Notaro. They take a radical and holistic approach to the understanding of humor, particularly of humor deployed by those from groups long relegated to the margins, and propose a powerful new understanding of humor as a force that can engender politically progressive social movements. Drawing on a range of cross-disciplinary sources, from philosophies and histories of humor to the psychology and physiology of laughter to animal studies, Uproarious offers a richer understanding of the political and cathartic potential of humor. A major new contribution to a wider dialogue on comedy, Uproarious grounds for us explorations of outsider humor and our golden age of feminist comics--showing that when women, prisoners, even animals, laugh back, comedy along with belly laughs forge new identities and alter the political climate.
Madame LaGrande and Her So High, to the Sky, Uproarious Pompadour
Author: Candace Fleming
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Pompadours have become the rage in Paris, and Madame LaGrande wants to get one in time for the upcoming opera season. But since neither she nor her stylist know when to say "Enough!", her outrageous coif winds up housing two pigeons, three cats, four dogs, and the King--all without Madame L. knowing it! In the grand tradition ofThe Emperor's New Clothes, this uproarious story of exaggerated vanity will have kids laughing so hard it will curl their hair!
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Pompadours have become the rage in Paris, and Madame LaGrande wants to get one in time for the upcoming opera season. But since neither she nor her stylist know when to say "Enough!", her outrageous coif winds up housing two pigeons, three cats, four dogs, and the King--all without Madame L. knowing it! In the grand tradition ofThe Emperor's New Clothes, this uproarious story of exaggerated vanity will have kids laughing so hard it will curl their hair!
Uproarious
Author: Cynthia Willett
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452962227
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
A radical new approach to humor, where traditional targets become its agents Humor is often dismissed as cruel ridicule or harmless fun. But what if laughter is a vital force to channel rage against patriarchy, Islamophobia, or mass incarceration? To create moments of empathy and dialogue between Black Lives Matter and the police? These and other such questions are at the heart of this powerful reassessment of humor. Placing theorists in conversation with comedians, Uproarious offers a full-frontal approach to the very foundation of comedy and its profound political impact. Here Cynthia Willett and Julie Willett address the four major theories of humor—superiority, relief, incongruity, and social play—through the lens of feminist and game-changing comics such as Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho, Hannah Gadsby, Hari Kondabolu, and Tig Notaro. They take a radical and holistic approach to the understanding of humor, particularly of humor deployed by those from groups long relegated to the margins, and propose a powerful new understanding of humor as a force that can engender politically progressive social movements. Drawing on a range of cross-disciplinary sources, from philosophies and histories of humor to the psychology and physiology of laughter to animal studies, Uproarious offers a richer understanding of the political and cathartic potential of humor. A major new contribution to a wider dialogue on comedy, Uproarious grounds for us explorations of outsider humor and our golden age of feminist comics—showing that when women, prisoners, even animals, laugh back, comedy along with belly laughs forge new identities and alter the political climate.
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452962227
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
A radical new approach to humor, where traditional targets become its agents Humor is often dismissed as cruel ridicule or harmless fun. But what if laughter is a vital force to channel rage against patriarchy, Islamophobia, or mass incarceration? To create moments of empathy and dialogue between Black Lives Matter and the police? These and other such questions are at the heart of this powerful reassessment of humor. Placing theorists in conversation with comedians, Uproarious offers a full-frontal approach to the very foundation of comedy and its profound political impact. Here Cynthia Willett and Julie Willett address the four major theories of humor—superiority, relief, incongruity, and social play—through the lens of feminist and game-changing comics such as Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho, Hannah Gadsby, Hari Kondabolu, and Tig Notaro. They take a radical and holistic approach to the understanding of humor, particularly of humor deployed by those from groups long relegated to the margins, and propose a powerful new understanding of humor as a force that can engender politically progressive social movements. Drawing on a range of cross-disciplinary sources, from philosophies and histories of humor to the psychology and physiology of laughter to animal studies, Uproarious offers a richer understanding of the political and cathartic potential of humor. A major new contribution to a wider dialogue on comedy, Uproarious grounds for us explorations of outsider humor and our golden age of feminist comics—showing that when women, prisoners, even animals, laugh back, comedy along with belly laughs forge new identities and alter the political climate.
Heretics
Author: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Veeck As In Wreck
Author: Bill Veeck
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022602721X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Bill Veeck was an inspired team builder, a consummate showman, and one of the greatest baseball men ever involved in the game. His classic autobiography, written with the talented sportswriter Ed Linn, is an uproarious book packed with information about the history of baseball and tales of players and owners, including some of the most entertaining stories in all of sports literature.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022602721X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
Bill Veeck was an inspired team builder, a consummate showman, and one of the greatest baseball men ever involved in the game. His classic autobiography, written with the talented sportswriter Ed Linn, is an uproarious book packed with information about the history of baseball and tales of players and owners, including some of the most entertaining stories in all of sports literature.
Please Don't Eat My Friends
Author: Cherry Capri
Publisher: Futura House
ISBN: 9780999874929
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Futura House Presents Cherry Capri with illustrations by Anna Morozova Also Starring: Cows - Ducks - Cats - Dogs - Chickens - Fish - Horses - Monkeys - Giraffes - Kittens - Turkeys - Puppies - Pigs - Hamsters - Lobsters This book is a delightful way to introduce your meat-eating friends to a new and different way of thinking in a light-hearted offbeat way. "Dear Cherry" advice columnist offers an helpful suggestions to start down the path of making more humane food choices. If you ever were interested in plant-based lifestyle or know someone who could use a little gentle nudging in that direction, THIS is the book for you to get. "Please be kind to animals. And remember, please be kind to humans, too." "If you're hungry for meat... meet your match!" "Just offensive enough to get your attention..." Bamboo Harevester Tags: Vegetarian, vegan, plant based, plant-based, humor, wit, witticism, fun, funny, sweet, change, recipe, ideas, mark twain
Publisher: Futura House
ISBN: 9780999874929
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Futura House Presents Cherry Capri with illustrations by Anna Morozova Also Starring: Cows - Ducks - Cats - Dogs - Chickens - Fish - Horses - Monkeys - Giraffes - Kittens - Turkeys - Puppies - Pigs - Hamsters - Lobsters This book is a delightful way to introduce your meat-eating friends to a new and different way of thinking in a light-hearted offbeat way. "Dear Cherry" advice columnist offers an helpful suggestions to start down the path of making more humane food choices. If you ever were interested in plant-based lifestyle or know someone who could use a little gentle nudging in that direction, THIS is the book for you to get. "Please be kind to animals. And remember, please be kind to humans, too." "If you're hungry for meat... meet your match!" "Just offensive enough to get your attention..." Bamboo Harevester Tags: Vegetarian, vegan, plant based, plant-based, humor, wit, witticism, fun, funny, sweet, change, recipe, ideas, mark twain
The American Encyclopaedic Dictionary
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
The Imperial Encyclopaedic Dictionary
Author: Robert Hunter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
The New American Encyclopedic Dictionary
Author: Robert Hunter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
The International Encyclopaedic Dictionary ...
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1584
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1584
Book Description