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10 Jul 14 | Re: Definition of a humour style | Link-U-Post

Studenty humour: we know it when we see it, some of us enjoy it, some of us don’t. But what is it exactly that defines studenty humour?

Studenty humour values ideas above technical proficiency.
Studenty humour likes to make jokes about jokes.
Studenty humour wants to surprise you.
Studenty humour won’t stick to the usual format.
Studenty humour doesn't mind being cruel to people inside or outside the story.
Studenty humour will sacrifice longer-term considerations of story or character for a quick laugh.
Studenty humour will crash through the fourth wall in the first second.
Studenty humour likes playing around with words.
Studenty humour wants to be new, but it also worships its idols.
Studenty humour has a list of tired cliches that it will not resort to in any circumstances.
Studenty humour is happy to include things that only it is likely to find funny. (“We’ve GOT to put that in!”)
Studenty humour is not honed.
Studenty humour wants to show you how much it knows, but can't help also revealing how much it doesn’t know.

Anything I’ve missed?

Posted by MAJOR SHOLTO at 21:08

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