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| Title | DEAD FUNNY JOKES |
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| Author | |
| Publisher | BEANO BOOKS |
| Subject | JOKES/RIDDLES/QUIZ/PUZLES/CARTOONS |
| Age Group | 12-15 |
| Series | |
| Language | English |
| Available | YES |
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P.S. dead baby jokes aren't funny: The grotesque in sick humor
By Andrew M. Warner and Truman State University
| Building on research by folklorists such as Alan Dundes, I examine the cultural significance of the dead baby joke cycle. Coupled with Mikhail Bakhtin's use of the grotesque, I show that the jokes can be read as a verbal carnival that offers a controlled rebellion that acts as a coping mechanism. I go on to explore the ambiguous symbolism of the baby figure and examine the stress caused by considering babies to be less than human. Ultimately, the study shows that the jokes provide a discursive space to deal with the stress and fear of the joke teller's own mortality. | |
| Publisher | ProQuest |
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| ISBN | 9780549982104 |
| Google Link | Click Here |
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