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The Poetics and Politics of Invective Humor

Disparagement in Contemporary Female-Led US Sitcoms

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Focusing on contemporary female-led sitcoms, the book examines how disparagement and invective strategies are integral to the genre's comedic dynamics. Through case studies of popular shows like Parks and Recreation, Mike & Molly, and Roseanne, it reveals how humor functions as a form of mass-mediated deprecation, exploring the formal principles and cultural implications of this trend. The study highlights the poetics and politics inherent in these comedies, shedding light on their role within the broader media landscape.

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The Poetics and Politics of Invective Humor, Katja Schulze

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2022
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Titolo
The Poetics and Politics of Invective Humor
Sottotitolo
Disparagement in Contemporary Female-Led US Sitcoms
Lingua
Inglese
Editore
transcript
Pubblicato
2022
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
264
ISBN13
9783837662603
Serie
Descrizione
Focusing on contemporary female-led sitcoms, the book examines how disparagement and invective strategies are integral to the genre's comedic dynamics. Through case studies of popular shows like Parks and Recreation, Mike & Molly, and Roseanne, it reveals how humor functions as a form of mass-mediated deprecation, exploring the formal principles and cultural implications of this trend. The study highlights the poetics and politics inherent in these comedies, shedding light on their role within the broader media landscape.