Sunday, April 10, 2016

Lauren Duncan - Humor Blog #4


Lauren Duncan

Humor - Favorite Comedian

In an article written titled Use of Humor as a Coping Mechanism Psychological Adjustment, and Social Interaction two researchers state, "In contemporary society the world over, humor and laughter are frequently presumed to be means people can use to cope with life's difficulties. One of my all time favorite comedians that embodies this idea is Kevin Hart. He is well known by people all around the world, and at best it can be said that he is someone who can truly make you laugh and feel good inside. Not only is Kevin a comedian, he has starred in many popular movies throughout the years. For instance, you may have seen him in "The Wedding Ringer" or "Ride Along." In analyzing Kevin Hart, I have realized that he matches up with many of the concepts we are currently learning in class. I believe Kevin represents both affiliative and aggressive humor roles. In many of his shows, he is strictly attempting to make the crowd laugh to the point of tears, however many critics can claim that he can be quite aggressive and crude from time to time. I truly believe that the styles of humor that he enacts depend on the audience he is performing for and what he believes is appropriate for that particular crowd. In addition, he often uses humor to solve conflicts that arrive in his own personal life. I've often thought that maybe his humor helps not only his audience, but it also helps him cope with the stress he personally endures in life. Kevin Hart is a comedian who truly embodies the idea of helping people cope with the difficulties that we are faced with, and for that, he is my all time favorite comedian.


Nezlek, John B. and Peter Derks. "Use of humor as a coping mechanism, psychological adjustment, and social interaction" Humor - International Journal of Humor Research, 14.4 (2006): 395-413. Retrieved 11 Apr. 2016

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