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    there is evil in all of us. The mind thinks and controls our bodies in ways that we would never think possible until it happens. We laugh at racist jokes‚ gossip about others actions‚ cheat on tests‚ and on the larger note murder and rape other human beings. People think that a racist joke is harmless but what they do not realize is that that one joke could escalate to become dehumanizing a certain group of people. Whether it is on a small scale or a larger one‚ evil is still evil. I’ve learned on

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    character. It is a fair comment though that the most revealing character trait a person has is their sense of humor. Few things are as distinguishable and noticeable as humor. Laughs echo throughout rooms and they are as unique as snowflakes. Jokes have been told and retold for centuries by men and women of all races. While it has often been said of someone that "they have no sense of humor‚" it is untrue. Senses of humor vary more often than the weather. What some people find hilarious‚ others

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    life decisions‚ disgusting remarks‚ and a bad joke gone wrong. Frank and Tub find themselves taking Kenny to the hospital. Throughout "Hunters in the Snow" the narrator shows how the actions of these immature self-centered men decisions lead them into a situation that cannot end happily; therefor‚ make the story an example of literary fiction. Throughout the story Kenny and Frank act more as animals that humans in their self-centered jokes focused on Tub. Tub is constantly being left behind

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    for example; he is extremely good at what he does not solely for the content of his jokes and a timely delivery‚ but it is how he says them that makes him stand out. His impersonations‚ more specifically his fluctuations of pitch and volume‚ alone make you want to cry hysterically out of laughter. Seinfeld‚ like Gabriel‚ has a recognizable‚ nasally voice and consistently plays around with volume whenever there’s a joke‚ which requires a little extra finesse. In some situations the ordinary sound of

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    hour of stand-up “(Quotes.Rivers). Comedians often say that stand-up is an art form. It is on the spot‚ impromptu‚ and for some‚ comedy is a way of life. The thought of making others laugh‚ gets them through the day. Female comedians ted to make jokes about different aspects of life‚ than do male stand-up comedians. Some female comedians rely on “potty” humor. These comedians typically do not care who they offend anyone‚ because they assume that the sorts of people who watch their comedy‚ have an

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    logical mechanisms: Modelling incongruities and their resolutions Attardo‚ S.‚ Raskin‚ V. 1991. Script theory revis(it)ed: joke similarity and joke representation model. Humor 4 (3-4): 293-347. Bart‚ I. 1998. Angol kulturális szótár. Budapest: Corvina. Brown‚ P.‚ Levinson‚ S. 1987. Politeness. Some universals in language use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Freud‚ S. 1960. Jokes and their Relation to the Unconscious. New York: The Norton Library. Goffman‚ E. 1967. Interaction Ritual: Essays on Face

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    Kamaria Hill 10/2/12 “Future Schlock” Essay The year is 2012 and the technologically advancement now compared to previous centuries is remarkable; however‚ with that increase of technological advancement came a decrease of society’s intelligence. Neil Postman‚ author of “Future Schlock‚” points out how mediocre American human intelligence is due to all the technology around us. According to Postman‚ America was once called “the empire of reason” because it was founded by intellectuals; Henry Steele

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    But I said no. I had my hens and a nanny goat too at that time. More or less a pet. I had a pet coon too for a while‚ used to feed him chewing gun. Well‚ I said‚ husbands come and go‚ but a place you’ve lived fifty years is something else. Making a joke of it with my family. Besides‚ I thought‚ if Mr. Fullerton was to come back‚ he’d come back here‚ not knowing where else to go.” Mrs. Fullerton was talking to Mary about her husband and her unwillingness to leave her place. This quote is significant

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    helps people connect. I say that because when people are with friends they usually have fun‚ talk with each other and get along. Isn’t it nice to spend a day with your friends having fun‚ enjoying each other’s company and seeing them laugh at your jokes. For some people spending time with friends is a way humor helps people connect. When laughter is shared‚ it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy. Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make

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    joy. They really show laughter is the best medicine.  Laughter can be a very private thing - an inward smile you keep to yourself‚ a tender smile to a baby or an animal. Laughter can be polite too - to make someone feel better. Remember that awful joke your friend told? The one that made no one smile. Still you did not want her to feel bad and laughed nevertheless?  Laughing in a group is usually loud - and fun. Ever heard of laughing yoga‚ people gathering together for the sole purpose of laughing

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