Genre

Comedy

Slapstick-
Slapstick is a type of comedy that involves exaggerated violence and activities which exceed the boundaries of common sense. It will often add exaggerated sound effects to emphasize the violence. An early example of a t.v programme that has slapstick humour is Tom and Jerry. An example of a t.v programme that has slapstick humour, that isn't a cartoon, is Bottom. Here is a clip of Bottom.



An example of a film that has slapstick humour is Shaun of the dead. Below is a clip.



Satire-
Satire is usually meant to be funny, its greater purpose is constructive social criticism, using wit as a weapon. A common feature of satire is strong irony or sarcasm. Parody, burlesque, exaggeration, juxtaposition, comparison, analogy, and double entendre are all frequently used in satirical speech and writing. This "militant" irony or sarcasm often professes to approve the very things the satirist wishes to attack.
An example of a film which uses Satire is Four lions. Below is a clip.



Character- Character comedy is a method used by some comedians. In character comedy the comedian performs as though he was a character created by themselves. A good deal of comedians have achieved fame from character comedy. Examples are, Kayvan Novak who plays the characters in Facejacker, Sacha Baron Cohen plays Borat, Bruno and Ali G and Rowan Atkinson who plays Mr.Bean. Below is a clip of Sacha Baron Cohen playing Borat.


Cringe-
Cringe comedy is a comedy genre that uses offensive or vulgar material or awkward and embarrassing situations to cause audiences to be repulsed or feel uneasy. The audience will often laugh out of nervousness. Comedians who rely on this style of humor are often described as controversial; however, it is a burgeoning field of comedy, and has been popularized by comedians such as Ricky Gervais and Jim Norton. Below is a clip of Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, this film is considered to be a masterpiece of the genre.