In any long comedy routine, the repeated pattern becomes important. All humorists use this technique. The use of repetition trains the audience when to listen, what to expect, and when to laugh when their expectations are disrupted. The CatchPhrase The simplest form of this humorous repetition is the catchphrase, which is nothing more than a line that is repeated over and over. A catchphrase can be anything from Simpson’s, “Eat my shorts!” to the Terminator’s, “Hasta la vista, baby!” to college football’s, “Let’s Go, Brandon!” The audience learns to laugh at the phrase, whether it means anything in any given context or not. It is simply fun.
Jesus's Humor - Part Five - Repetition
Jesus's Humor - Part Five - Repetition
Jesus's Humor - Part Five - Repetition
In any long comedy routine, the repeated pattern becomes important. All humorists use this technique. The use of repetition trains the audience when to listen, what to expect, and when to laugh when their expectations are disrupted. The CatchPhrase The simplest form of this humorous repetition is the catchphrase, which is nothing more than a line that is repeated over and over. A catchphrase can be anything from Simpson’s, “Eat my shorts!” to the Terminator’s, “Hasta la vista, baby!” to college football’s, “Let’s Go, Brandon!” The audience learns to laugh at the phrase, whether it means anything in any given context or not. It is simply fun.