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Black Comedy Comics

Comment under each of the comics Are they funny? Why? What point do they make? What is the underlying message? Do they make a similar comment as Wilding does?

Emma: I sort of get this, so its sort of funny. If I had a quicker up take of the joke then I think it would be funnier. I THINK (i.e I don't know) its about America searching for threats so they can start a war. They are making the point of the lack of planing/ reliable knowledge America has when going to war (for example WMDs). It does make a similar comment on the paranoia of the American government

Emma: Yes I find this funny. Because I can see the satirical message behind it. The use of status also helps convey humor. The underlying message is the over reaction and paranoia of the military. It does have a similar message to October. The overly masculine solider (and dogs) reminds me of Tims reaction to Dez, an over reaction based on reliable issue.



This picture made me laugh, but at the same time feel upset because it is very true. Its funny because it points out the essential paradox of the war on terror- by protecting Americans and preventing terrorism they invade a country promising safety and justice from a military dictatorship, they do this by killing innocent civilians, which in turn (as they know) will create terrorists to prevent this they arrest innocents (breaking the promise of safety and justice)- which creates even more support for the taliban. As before this makes a comment on paranoid, as well as injustice (and possible death) faced by those who are seen as threats (like Dez)