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Types of humor
Comedy can be divided into multiple genres based on the source of humor, the method of delivery, and the context in which it is delivered. These classifications
Comedic_genres
Genre that combines elements of horror and comedy
Comedy horror (also called horror comedy) is a literary, television and film genre that combines elements of comedy and horror fiction. Comedy horror has
Comedy_horror
Genre of theatre, film, and television
Comedy drama, also known by the portmanteaus dramedy and seriocomedy, is a hybrid genre that combines elements of comedy and drama. In film, as well as
Comedy_drama
Film genre
Romantic comedy evolved from Ancient Greek comedy, medieval romance, and 18th-century Restoration comedy, later developing into sub-genres like screwball
Romantic_comedy
Genre of film that emphasizes humour
ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the oldest genres in film, and it is derived from classical comedy in theatre. Some
Comedy_film
Genre of comedy film
screwball comedy has close links with the theatrical genre of farce, and some comic plays are also described as screwball comedies. Other genres with which
Screwball_comedy
Classification of films based on similarities in narrative elements
example, is a sub-genre of drama that includes courtroom- and trial-focused films. Subgenres are often a mixture of two separate genres; genres can also merge
Film_genre
Pattern or structure that makes something funny
A comedic device is a technique or structure used to make something funny. They are often used in comedy. Repetition is the essential comedic device and
Comedic_device
Genre of sexploitation film
Mexican sex comedies, commonly known as ficheras films or sexicomedias, are films in the comedy genre of the Mexican cinema industry. In this subgenre
Mexican_sex_comedy
Category of literary composition
Genres are categories into which kinds of literary material are organized. The genres Aristotle discusses include the epic, the tragedy, the comedy,
Literary_genre
Film and TV genre
chases, gags and stunts that would serve as inspirations for both comedic and non-comedic action set pieces in later action films. These films include Chaplin
Action_comedy
Comedy genre
Prop comedy is a comedy genre in which performers use humorous objects, or conventional objects in humorous ways. The stages and films term "prop", an
Prop_comedy
Television genre
Television comedy is a category of broadcasting that has been present since the early days of entertainment media. While there are several genres of comedy, some
Television_comedy
Genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous
creating a serious tone underlying the comedic agenda presented by Stewart. Comedy may be divided into multiple genres based on the source of humor, the method
Comedy
Comedic music genre
Comedy music or musical comedy is a genre of music that is comedic in nature. Its history can be traced back to the first century in ancient Greece and
Comedy_music
is a list of genres of literature and entertainment (film, television, music, and video games), excluding genres in the visual arts. Genre is the term
List_of_genres
Film and television genre
Haitian-style zombies. While not comedies, George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Day of the Dead (1985) featured several comedic scenes and satirical commentary
Zombie_comedy
Writing genres (more commonly known as literary genres) are categories that distinguish literature (including works of prose, poetry, drama, hybrid forms
List_of_writing_genres
Category of creative works based on stylistic and/or thematic criteria
thematic criteria, as in literary genres, film genres, music genres, comics genres, etc. Often, works fit into multiple genres by way of borrowing and recombining
Genre
Indian film actor
Sampoornesh Babu, is an Indian actor known for his works in the spoof comedy genre in Telugu cinema. He made his acting debut as the lead role in the 2014
Sampoornesh_Babu
Genre in comedy
Sex comedy (also known as sexual comedy and erotic comedy) is a genre in which comedy is motivated by sexual situations and love affairs. Although "sex
Sex_comedy
Comedy style where the performer addresses the audience directly
gestures. This comedic technique aims to generate amusement through visual absurdity and can be employed by performers to enhance the comedic impact of their
Stand-up_comedy
Comedic subgenre of science fiction
fantasy that exploits the science fiction genre's conventions for comedic effect. The genre often mocks or satirizes standard science fiction conventions
Science_fiction_comedy
Indian film director and screenwriter
in Malayalam cinema. He is known for directing films in the romantic comedy genre. His notable films include Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019), Premalu (2024)
Girish_A._D.
Form of journalism
Comedic journalism is a new form of journalism, popularized in the twenty-first century, that incorporates a comedic tone to transmit the news to mass
Comedic_journalism
Comedy genre
situations, often distinguishing it from completely absurdist or fantastical genres. Farces are often episodic or short in duration, and set in one specific
Farce
Genre that blends themes and elements from two or more different genres
to as cross-genre, multi-genre, mixed genre, or fusion genre. Some hybrid genres have acquired their own specialised names, such as comedy drama ("dramedy")
Hybrid_genre
Comedy genre
Insult comedy is a comedy genre in which the act consists mainly of offensive insults, usually directed at the audience or other performers. Typical targets
Insult_comedy
Form of humor based on the commonplace aspects of everyday life
Observational comedy is a form of humour based on commonplace aspects of everyday life, especially small details and shared experiences. In a typical observational
Observational_comedy
Comedic form
documentarian as a comedic element or foil. All Gas No Brakes, Louis Theroux, Nathan Fielder, and John Wilson are prominent figures in this sub-genre. Docucomedy
Documentary_comedy
Comedy genre
Character comedy is a genre in which a stand-up comedian performs as a character they have created. Examples include Al Murray's crotchety Pub Landlord
Character_comedy
Genre of drama and literature
the comedy in the audience, the former being a genre based on human suffering that invokes an accompanying catharsis and the latter being a genre intended
Tragicomedy
Subgenre of comedy
genuinely amusing, you cannot find it annoying. Notable examples in the genre of cringe comedy include: The 40-Year-Old Virgin American Pie Bean Borat Bridesmaids
Cringe_comedy
Comedic subgenre of fantasy
contributors to Unknown Worlds, a pulp magazine which emphasized fantasy with a comedic element. The work of Fritz Leiber also appeared in Unknown Worlds, including
Fantasy_comedy
Novel-length work of humorous fiction
humorous or satirical, but the defining characteristic of this genre is that comedy is the framework and baseline of the story, rather than an occasional
Comic_novel
Comedy genre free from objectionable material
Clean comedy is a comedy genre that is generally free of ribaldry: explicitly sexual content, profanity, politically or racially controversial jokes, toilet
Clean_comedy
Americanism used to describe jokes of a vulgar nature
poor taste or vulgar. Many comedic genres (including jokes, prose, poems, black comedy, blue comedy, insult comedy, cringe comedy and skits) may incorporate
Off-color_humor
This is a list of music genres and styles. Music can be described in terms of many genres and styles. Classifications are often arbitrary, and may be
List of music genres and styles
List_of_music_genres_and_styles
Film genre
Comedy thrillers are a hybrid genre that draw subject matter generally from comedy and thrillers, combining suspense with sustained humor. It incorporates
Comedy_thriller
Indian television series (2018)
a different genre of comedy and, unlike most competition television series, there were no eliminations till the last round. Comedic genres the contestants
Comicstaan
Comedy genre
Physical comedy is a form of comedy focused on manipulation of the body for a humorous effect. It can include slapstick, clowning, mime, physical stunts
Physical_comedy
Realistic, satirical genre
The comedy of manners is a genre that uses wit and intellectual dialogue to satirize the social behaviors, artificialities, and strict codes of a specific
Comedy_of_manners
Film genre
a 1981 book, Pursuits of Happiness: The Hollywood Comedy of Remarriage. Cavell argues that the genre represented Hollywood's crowning achievement, and
Comedy_of_remarriage
Form of wit where words are used for special effect
with a different word that sounds similar, either unintentionally or for comedic effect. For example, saying "He is the very pineapple of politeness." instead
Wordplay
Comedic film and television genre
used it in interviews to describe that film. While mockumentaries are comedic, pseudo-documentaries are their dramatic equivalents.[citation needed]
Mockumentary
American actor (born 1968)
recognition as part of a group of comedic actors, colloquially known as the Frat Pack, with whom he starred in several successful comedy films. These films include
Owen_Wilson
Rock music that is comedic
Comedy rock is a genre of rock music that is comedic in nature. It is often mixed with satire or irony. Early American examples include Stan Freberg, who
Comedy_rock
American screenwriter (born 1971)
September 16, 1971) is an American screenwriter, who specializes in the comedy genre. Gutheim has penned scripts for Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, New
Jeff_Gutheim
Genre of comedy
The comedy of intrigue (French: comédie d'intrigue), also known as the comedy of situation(s), is a genre of comedy in which dramatic action is prioritised
Comedy_of_intrigue
Genre of dramatic comedy
The comedy of humours is a genre of dramatic comedy that focuses on a character or range of characters, each of whom exhibits overriding traits or 'humours'
Comedy_of_humours
Literary, dramatic or musical work or genre
literary genre of Edwardian musical comedy. American burlesque shows were originally an offshoot of Victorian burlesque. The English genre had been successfully
Burlesque
American actress (1908–1942)
to March 1929. Lombard's first experiences in comedy provided valuable training for her future comedic work. In 1940, she called her Sennett years "the
Carole_Lombard
Indian film actor (1938–1985)
Kumar was known for his acting versatility. He acted in a wide variety of genres ranging from romantic drama to thriller. He was voted seventh among the
Sanjeev_Kumar
Subgenre of Japanese media featuring multiple suitors
Harem (ハーレムもの, hāremumono; "harem works") is a genre of light novels, manga, anime, and video games focusing on a main character surrounded by multiple
Harem_(genre)
Literary genre
contemporaries." Unlike the "serious" genres (tragedy, epic, high rhetoric, lyric poetry), the seriocomic genres did not rely on legend or long-held tribal
Carnivalesque
Indian filmmaker (born 1972)
screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema, particularly in the action comedy genre. He has received several accolades, including five Nandi Awards—three
Srinu_Vaitla
Literary Criticism theory
world is of isolation, tyranny, and the fallen hero. Animals in the comedic genres are docile and pastoral (e.g. sheep), while animals are predatory and
Archetypal_literary_criticism
Genre
contain their type (comedy or drama) combined with one (or more) of the eleven super-genres. This combination does not create a separate genre, but rather, provides
Drama_(film_and_television)
Italian film genre
then imitated and exaggerated in a more vulgar, comedic, and less intellectual style typical of the genre. The success of these films and the relaxation
Commedia_sexy_all'italiana
Topics referred to by the same term
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Comedy_(disambiguation)
Comedy genre
Front-facing camera comedy is a comedic genre filmed on the front-facing camera of smartphones in which performers deliver in-character monologues while
Front-facing_camera_comedy
Style of comedy
Alternative comedy is a term coined in the 1980s for a style of comedy that makes a conscious break with the mainstream comedic style of an era. The phrase
Alternative_comedy
1999 American teen sex comedy
was nominated for Best Movie, with Biggs receiving nominations for Best Comedic Performance and Breakthrough Male Performance. Shannon Elizabeth was nominated
American_Pie_(film)
Indian actor (born 1963)
Cricket World Cup. He is known for his performances both in drama and comedy genre movie productions. Sanjay Mishra was born in Darbhanga, Bihar, into a
Sanjay_Mishra_(actor)
Type of slapstick humour associated with Hong Kong popular culture
repeated in irrelevant and inappropriate situations. It also serves as a comedic device because the actions suggested by "sitting, drinking and eating"
Mo_lei_tau
Type of light comedy, centered on the sexual pairings and recombinations of characters
Sex Comedy (1982) presents aspects of the bedroom farce. Michael Frayn's 1977 play Donkeys' Years is a classic bedroom farce; Frayn parodied the genre in
Bedroom_farce
Term for art that crosses over multiple established styles
down into genre categories. Now, by popular demand, we are listing all movies together in alphabetical order.... So many movies today mix genres... and there
Genre-busting
Entertainment genre
paycheck. Dressler found great success and was known for her comedic timing and physical comedy, like carrying her male co-stars. She eventually worked on
Vaudeville
Indian screenwriter/director duo
directors to director Fazil. Particularly known for making films in the comedy genre, the films that came out of the partnership include Ramji Rao Speaking
Siddique–Lal
Topics referred to by the same term
"cringeworthy" content The Cringe, a U.S. rock band Cringe comedy, a comedy genre Cringe pop, a genre of pop music Cringer, American former punk rock band Cultural
Cringe
American screenwriter
Markham O'Keefe is an American screenwriter, who specializes in the comedy genre. He wrote and produced the 2003 film Bruce Almighty, starring Jim Carrey
Mark_O'Keefe_(screenwriter)
Hong Kong martial artist and actor (born 1954)
complete freedom over his stunt work. The film established the comedic kung fu genre, and proved refreshing to the Hong Kong audience. The same year
Jackie_Chan
2009 film by Trevor Moore and Zach Cregger
website's consensus reads: "Even by the modest standards of the teen sex comedy genre, the crass, poorly-made Miss March misses the mark." Metacritic, which
Miss_March
Genre of ancient Greek literature
It is comparable to situation comedy and comedy of manners. The three best-known playwrights belonging to this genre are Menander, Philemon, and Diphilus
Ancient_Greek_comedy
subcultures List of heavy metal genres List of punk rock genres List of hardcore punk genres Lists of music genres F. Holt, Genre in Popular Music (University
List_of_rock_genres
Genre of comedy in the English early modern theatre
City comedy, also known as citizen comedy, is a genre of comedy in the English early modern theatre. Our Scene is London, 'cause we would make known, No
City_comedy
1983 comedy film directed by John Landis
that he could direct a precise comedy as well as special effects-laden fare. Arnold disagreed saying Landis's comedic timing was less precise than in
Trading_Places
American filmmaker (born 1949)
reputation as one of the most influential women filmmakers in the romantic-comedy genre and in the Hollywood industry. This is due to her recognizable directorial
Nancy_Meyers
Subgenre of comedy films
"stoner" comedy throughout the 1970s, taking their antics to the big screen for Up in Smoke in 1978, establishing the contemporary stoner film genre. High
Stoner_film
2004–2013 films directed by Edgar Wright
the Blood and Ice Cream trilogy) is an anthology series of British comedic genre films directed by Edgar Wright, written by Wright and Simon Pegg, and
Three_Flavours_Cornetto
Traditional Japanese style of comedy
Manzai (漫才) is a traditional style of comedy in Japanese culture comparable to double act comedy. Manzai usually involves two performers (manzaishi)—a
Manzai
Broadcast genre; recurring cast comedy
and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate
Sitcom
1997 Indian film by David Dhawan
the Khiladi series, Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi predominantly explores the comedy genre, unlike other films in the series. The film was a semi-hit at the box
Mr._and_Mrs._Khiladi
2024 film by Casper Kelly
Christmas romantic comedy. The film serves as a meta commentary on both the horror movie and traditional Hallmark Christmas romantic comedy genres. The film aired
Adult Swim Yule Log 2: Branchin' Out
Adult_Swim_Yule_Log_2:_Branchin'_Out
Short humorous story, play, song, opera, etc.
In German-speaking cultures, Schwank (pronounced [ʃvaŋk] ) is a genre of short funny tale, verse, song, play, opera, etc. In German, common meanings for
Schwank_(comedy)
1993 film by Nora Ephron
father-son dynamic between Hanks and Malinger's characters during both comedic and heartfelt moments. Praising the performances of Hanks, Ryan, O'Donnell
Sleepless_in_Seattle
This is a list of science fiction comedy works—those mixing soft science fiction or science fantasy with comedy. Douglas Adams' novels: The Hitchhiker's
List of science fiction comedy works
List_of_science_fiction_comedy_works
Political commentary in a style of humor based on parody
Broadcasting Company, or ABC, in the U.S.), CBS's The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, and NBC's Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In. During the months leading up
Political_satire
Indian comedy film
Hindi-language comedy film directed by S. A. Akbar. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, Nanda, Mehmood and Mumtaz in lead roles, and it explores the comedic misadventures
Pati_Patni
Leader of a collaborative work comparable to the author of a book
whatsoever". His films had a significant impact on the suspense film genre. Jerry Lewis, a comedic actor from the Hollywood studio system, directed his own 1960
Auteur
list of comedy films originally released in the 2020s. Often there may be considerable overlap particularly between comedy and other genres (including
List of comedy films of the 2020s
List_of_comedy_films_of_the_2020s
Quality of being common, coarse, or unrefined
poor taste or vulgar. Many comedic genres (including jokes, prose, poems, black comedy, blue comedy, insult comedy, cringe comedy and skits) may incorporate
Vulgarity
Comedic work based on taboo subject matter
humor can occasionally be related to the grotesque genre. Literary critics have associated black comedy and black humor with authors as early as the ancient
Dark_humor
2026 Hindi-language movie
domino effect of chaos. The film employs a "genre-bending" approach, blending elements of satire, dark comedy, and psychological drama. Ninad Kamat as Bobby
Candy_and_the_Pizza_Ggirl
American stand-up comedian (born 1984)
eventually deciding to make comedy his full-time career. Nickerson began his touring career in the Christian comedy genre. He was an opener for John Crist's
Dustin_Nickerson
Form of comedy characterized by cynicism, social criticism, and political satire
Sick comedy was a term originally used by mainstream news weeklies Time and Life to distinguish a style of comedy/satire that was becoming popular in the
Sick_comedy
Style of comedy intended to shock the audience
Shock humour is a style of comedy intended to shock the audience. This can be achieved through excessively foul toilet humour, pop cultural references
Shock_humour
Indian film director
who mostly works in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for his comedy genre films such as My Dear Karadi (1999) and Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006)
Sandhya_Mohan
Indian filmmaker (born 1957)
handling every film genres". The Times of India. 30 January 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025. "Priyadarshan birthday special: Top 10 comedy movies starring
Priyadarshan
Australian actress (born 1976)
Breslin. Reviewers felt the film was a "refreshing entry into the romantic comedy genre", and The New Yorker wrote that the "interest lies" in the female characters
Isla_Fisher
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