Comedy comparison

There are aspects of mockery in the shows, Jay mocks Mannys sense of style and identity in a light hearted, tongue in cheek, manner, which is in stark contrast to the more cruel and purposeful mockery in Blackadder. Blackadder mocks Prince George’s intelligence or lack of, he also takes advantage of the situation when the Prince is his lesser and subordinate.
Modern Family reinforces the stereotypes of a ‘typical’ gay man because Cameron looks and sounds very flamboyant. Cameron is also seen as feminine in some situations. Modern Family also challenges the stereotype of gay men not being able to stay in long-lasting committed relationships through Cameron and Mitchell. Although they are often bickering with each other or not agreeing on something, there commitment is never questioned. Cameron and Mitchell are very supportive of each other. Probably the biggest way Modern Family challenges the gay stereotype is through the adoption of Lily. Our society does not see men as maternal people who are capable of raising a child on their own without a woman figure. But, in the show they make it obvious that Mitchell and Cameron are very good parents. The fact that they are so open about adoption on the show makes it clear they are challenging society's views on gay men. There are also challenges to and reinforcements of stereotypes in Blackadder. Blackadder is a typical butler who is intelligent beyond his station and feels resentment towards his master. Prince George is a stereotypical, pompous, gullible, aristocrat whose lack of common sense gets him into trouble. Baldrick is shown as dirty peasant, dogsbody, with no intelligence that makes stupid nonsensical comments. This idea is often challenged on the rare occasions that Baldrick says something highly intellectual and usually very helpful to the problem and the situation. Also the character of the Duke of Wellington that appeared in the episode ‘duel and duality’ is the typical idea of a bragging solider and