I think that “Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life” would be a great addition to this laughter and the fine arts course. I compared the movie to Horace’s first satire, A Modest Proposal, The Decameron, Zombieland, Modern Family, and Seinfeld. I think the movie incorporates many similar ideas and themes that we talked about in this course and would be … Continue Reading →

Blue comedy consists of risqué obscenities and sexual imagery that may be viewed as appalling. Modern Family has multiple sexual references that may be viewed offensive to some audience members. It’s safe to say that picturing your parents having sex is one of the most awkward and scarring scenes to ever imagine. If viewers are uncomfortable with sexual activity, the … Continue Reading →

It’s as if everything we have covered in class thus far can relate to Modern Family. If the viewer has more background knowledge from previous episodes, they are able to build off that humor in future episodes. Characters in the show use humor to overcome unfortunate circumstances. The show also includes an emphasis on satirical elements. Although Modern Family is … Continue Reading →

Luke’s is always shortchanged on his birthday because it falls around Thanksgiving. While Luke usually seems content with the little things (even just receiving a box as a present), Phil and Claire want to go all out on his birthday celebration this year. Everyone in the family has a different idea of what it will take to give Luke the … Continue Reading →

I wrote my own satire about Miley Cyrus. I wrote it in a sarcastic tone that contradicted my actual beliefs, similar to Swift’s style in ‘A Modest Proposal.’ In the satire I wrote about how Miley contradicted the expectations of society by transitioning from a Disney role model to a sex and drug icon. I compared the piece to the … Continue Reading →

Based on Uncle Dan’s reaction to the Onion article on school shootings, he clearly doesn’t understand how laughter can lighten the mood of tragic situations. I used Dr. Strangelove, “The Decameron,” and Zombieland to demonstrate how tragic movies and stories can incorporate funny elements to relieve the stress of unfortunate situations. I discussed how clever aspects of art, as we … Continue Reading →

For this exam I aimed to convince Cheryl Boone Isaacs that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences should make humor more of a priority when determining Academy Award winners. I claimed that the Academy Awards under acknowledge the importance of laughter in arts. By highlighting the humor in “Litany” by Billy Collins, “The Clouds” by Aristophanes, “Confessions Part … Continue Reading →

Hey everyone! My name is Erin Delaney. I am a rising senior majoring in Strategic Communications with a minor in Sport/Event Management. I am from Boxborough, MA and I’m doing a content marketing internship in Boston this summer. I went abroad on Semester at Sea and fell in love with traveling, meeting new people and exploring the world. I hope … Continue Reading →