Western humor

Author: Ding Zongmin Ding Zongmin
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: There is a form of humor called satire. By understanding the target and content of satire, we can grasp the society's likes and dislikes, its strengths and weaknesses. From Mr. Hou Baolin's crosstalk "Imperial Title" and "Kuan Gong Fights Qin Qiong," we can get a general understanding of the society's perspective on feudal traditions at that time; from Mr. Jiang Kun's crosstalk "Escape from the Tiger's Mouth," we can feel the society's resentment toward bureaucracy; and from the less funny crosstalks in recent years, we can sense the confusion and vulgarity that come with societal wealth. Since Chinese humor reflects society, British and American jokes also do the same. It is hoped that after reading this small book, readers will gain some understanding of contemporary British and American society and culture.