Exploring the evolution of humor, this book examines how modern technology has transformed the way jokes are created and shared, while the core elements of humor remain consistent. It delves into diverse platforms such as social networks, emails, memes, and traditional media like film and TV, highlighting the interplay between language and humor in the digital age. Essential for students and researchers, it offers valuable insights into the cultural dynamics of joking in contemporary society.
Explores the pragmatics of word play, using frameworks normally adopted in descriptive linguistics. Examines the structure of jokes, quips, riddles, asides, and the extent to which they can be universal and specific to one culture.
Focusing on the pragmatics of word play, this book delves into the structures of jokes, quips, riddles, and asides. It investigates how these forms of humor can be both universal and culturally specific, employing frameworks typically used in descriptive linguistics to analyze their intricacies and implications.