OSHER 167 - Comedy: So Why is That so Funny

What is so fleeting, fragile, and time dependent that it falls to pieces under scrutiny? What often springs from intelligence, educational background and national origins? What, throughout history, has done much to foster change in society, political systems, personal egos and the media? If you answered COMEDY, you are a prime candidate for this serious and fun look at the ins and outs of comedy. We will discuss the history, power and the use of laughter and humor, and then delve into the types of comedy through the use of the comic pages, cartoons, short stories, and film. Come prepared to laugh as we analyze, smile and chuckle over the manylayers of humor that lighten our lives.