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Black Comedy Videos media type="youtube" key="8jqqSPJKTfY?fs=1" height="385" width="480" Which techniques of comedy does this clip use? Add answers below here. eden- yes because it uses satire because it takes a serious situation and shows the stupidity behind it. Tracy: pause and tension built by cheery music for a depressing and serious situation Mrs Lyons: Think along the lines of physical and verbal techniques such as slapstick, parody, irony, sight gags, wit, non sequitors etc Megan: irony, satire, sight gag, pause and stillness to creat tension, conundrum. Tom Butt: Irony and satire is used to create a scenario where it is actually easier for the person to stay alive then it is to die. This is combined with slience in order to create tension as the viewer never really knows if he is going to succeed in his attempts and is able to laugh at each failure. Emma: Irony, the build up of tension by silence, to be broken by the inappropriate, the satire of the cliched symbols of suicide (a depressing rainy landscape). Josephine: Within the clip are examples of both physical and verbal comedy. Physical comedy can be shown through the use of satire, tension and parody as nothing goes to plan for the main character. Verbal comedy is seen through the use of wit when the character uses a one-liner to highlight his unfortunate circumstances. Parody relies on exaggeration, where this clip is performed in a realistic style.
 * Monday**

Does this clip fall into the genre of Black Comedy? Why or why not? Add answers below here. Tracy: yes because it forces us to make light of a depressing situation Mrs Lyons: Be more specific with your answer. What is the message/ theme / issue being explored. Why is it funny or not funny? Megan: suicide and death are being satorised; to make light of the situation that he is trying to take his own life. Emma: yes it does as it creates a catharsis about the idea of suicide and death Josephine: This clip falls under the genre of Black Comedy because it uses a range of conventions, satire, catharsis and parody, that are specific to the genre. The clip is successful in highlighting a serious issue and identifying the aspects of realism in it which makes the audience relate to it and find it funny.

media type="youtube" key="npjOSLCR2hE" height="390" width="640" Which techniques of comedy does this clip use? Add answers below here. Megan: confusion, misconception of name "miss", wisecrack, freudian slip. Tom Butt: Banter and wit is combined to create the comical dialogue between the two characters in the pet shop. Exaggeration is used by the main character as he goes to great lengths to prove that his bird is dead, with sight gags also used to create effect. Puns and irony are also used in the dialogue to add to the comedic effect. Josephine: Monty Python's dead parrot sketch incorporates both Physical and Verbal comedy to create humour. Physical comedy is shown through the use of sight gags and irony when the character uses over-exageration to make his point. Verbal comedy is the most evident within the sketch, however, through the consistent use of wit, banter and puns to create a comedic effect.
 * Monty Python Parrot Sketch**

Does this clip fall into the genre of Black Comedy? Why or why not? Add answers below here. Josephine: This clip enters the genre of Black Comedy to an extent. It does not incorporate catharsis because it is obvious to the audience that isn't a serious issue or something that is able to create a connection. The clip does, however, touch on morbid issues of death and dishonesty that are usually identified as taboo topics. Good work, Jo.

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 * Never Say No To Panda**

eden-intent Tracy: stillness Megan: sight gag, practical humour, irony, contrast of the music and "cute" panda to his actions. Josephine: This clip uses physical comedy of sight gags, tension and irony to create humour. It also incorporates wit through the dialogue that the man uses at the end of the clip.

Does this clip fall into the genre of Black Comedy? Why or why not? Add answers below here. yes because it is serious situations turned comical yes because it's a random panda, which are seen as cute, which has turned hostile Megan: morbid controversy: the panda goes from being cute to hostile. Josephine: The attitude of the panda within the clip is completely unexpected and against basic stereotypes. This creates catharsis by shocking the audience. The panda is also very violent after someone denies an offer of the product being sold, a very controversial thing to do.

media type="youtube" key="WlBiLNN1NhQ?fs=1" height="385" width="480" Which techniques of comedy does this clip use? Add answers below here.
 * Monty Python - Life of Brian**

eden-satire, slight discomfort (cringe worthy) taboo, morbid Tracy: satire, music, taboo on religion and death Megan: satire, irony ("brightaide of life" - being crusified), parody. Tom Butt: The main technique used in this scene is satire/parody making light humour of the death of Christ. Irony is also used in the action of those being crucified, as they show a positive outlook on the situation that will lead to their death. Josephine: A variety of physical and verbal comedy techniques are employed in the clip. These include satire, parody, irony and wit through the lyrics of the song.

Does this clip fall into the genre of Black Comedy? Why or why not?

Add answers below here. eden-because it is something that isn't usualy spoken and a joke is made out of it. Tracy: Yes because no one makes jokes about death or religion let-a-lone both Megan: mocking a religious tradition; also it satorises death. Josephine: The clip can be considered Black Comedy because it touches on political and religious issues and is considered highly controversial. The symbolism of the crucifix, something that represents the death of a prominent religious figure, is used as the butt of a joke- something very taboo and controversial.

media type="youtube" key="MIaORknS1Dk?fs=1" height="385" width="480" Which techniques of comedy does this clip use? Add answers below here. eden-taboo, morbid, intent, satire Tracy: taboo (religion and death), satire, serious pause, things taken to an extreme (Exaggeration) (the boulder at the end) Megan: satire, tension, irony, farce, mockery of stoning. Tom Butt: A mockery is made of what was once a very serious situation. Satire is combined with irony to create a comical outlook on the top of death. A little bit of slapstick is also used as they prematurely throw stones, as well as sight gags as shown through the fact that the men are all actually women wearing false beards and at times talking in a deeper voice. Exaggeration is also used as shown when the High Priest is stoned by having the bopulder dropped on top of him. Josephine: In this clip, there are a large range of physical and verbal comedy techniques evident. Physical techniques include the use of slapstick, sight gags, exageration, irony and parody. Verbal techniques include the use of wit and irony as the dialogue is very cleverly written.
 * Monty Python - Stoning**

Does this clip fall into the genre of Black Comedy? Why or why not? Add answers below here. eden- yes it does because it is a serious act made comical Tracy: Yes. It made a stoning to death comical and seem like it was a "wait in line for you turn" type of thing Megan: yes; catharsis of Christianity's crusifixion. Josephine: The clip can be considered Black Comedy to an extent. Whilst it does touch on issues that are morbid, religious and political it does not create catharsis and suggest realism for the audience. The reaction of the audience to this clip is simply that they find it humorous. I think that at one point in time, it could be considered more Black Comedy.

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