The Different Humor Theories

Format Explanation

In the following chapters I am going to introduce you to various Humor Theories. To make them easier to digest and compare I decided to present them all in the same format, which is as follows:

Very Short Summary

What the title says. The shortest summary I could manage while still remaining useful.

Proponents

To quote one of the biggest hits when I was young:

“Who, who, who, who, who?”

The Case for the Theory

Again. What the title says. Reasons and thoughts that support this theory.

The Case against the Theory

Is it necessary in order to laugh? Where I try to explore if what the theory states is necessary in order to create humor.

Is it sufficient in order to laugh? Where I try to explore if what the theory states is sufficient in order to create humor.

Rating: Five out of Five Stars

The more stars, the more important I believe the theory to be when it comes to writing jokes.

The Takeaway

What does it bring to the table when it comes to actually writing some comedy.