RE: Life in laughter. Poem by kspeaks.
Hi Kristy,
Yes a lot of the stuff that poses as humor today is overly rude or obnoxious.
I like stuff which is funny and kind at the same time.
There was this TV show called Flight of the Conchordes a few years ago about two absurd musicians from Wellington that had moved to New York. They are very funny and sweet at the same time.
Steve Martin is also a funny comedian who wouldn't hurt a fly.
Actually I like Seinfeld and Larry David too but that stuff is a little bit more offensive.
The latest movie by Seth Rogen was funny but the ending was too explicit.
In writing, Philip K Dick wrote lots of short stories that were otherwordly and dark but often funny at the same time.
I think comedy and jokes is among the greatest things we can do but it can be tricky to get it right. To make a drama you just need to cause some trouble. But to make a comedy you have to be a bit clever. And funny.
Mischievous? I feel like that's the word to describe the above. Funny or naughty but done by an innocence or without meaning harm. I like character who add a little dazzle to the plot. Luke the little rascals or the show House. Someone with good intentions and lovable but trouble follows or is part of the deal.
Ah, yes someone said about humor that stuff is funny when mistakes are made but do not cause any major harm. And there's the surprise element too of course : )
Yes full of surprise. I tried my best at humor. It's a short joke of my one of my grandpas classic moments. I am posting it now. I find humor hard to achieve but he did not.