A mockumentary can be a movie‚ video or a television show in which fictional events are portrayed in way that makes it look like spoof or a parody. Most mockumentaries are comic in nature and others dramatic to emphasize on the parody. One of the first examples of mockumentaries would be “ the Swiss spaghetti harvest”‚ aired on bbc entertainment on April fool’s day which actually explained how spaghetti grew on trees! Having found that out I was very tempted to watch it an I actually found the video
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Jamie Jacobs 11N Mrs. Orpen A Horse and Two Goats‚ R.K. Narayan AS Levels English In the short story‚ A Horse and Two Goats we see that Narayan narrates in such a way that is non-judgmental and gentle in its humour. The critical aspects of the author’s style and tone help him achieve this sense of humour. The style Narayan uses for this story is used to focus on the theme of a culture clash. The culture clash is between Muni (the main character) and the American‚ Muni representing the Indian
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Essay What makes me happy? Happiness‚ for me – is when my heart feels warmness. Time goes by‚ I grow fast‚ changes come; therefore I might have different feelings that make me happy. Sometimes it is hard to see yourself from aside‚ but at the same time knows you better than yourself? I would like to talk about my family‚ my friends‚ my job‚ because they are all components of my happiness. Even the daily routine can cheer me up; at the moment everything is satisfying me. I like to sleep
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“A Liberating Curriculum” Roberta A. Borkat assembles an amusing article in which she presents that all students should receive an A for their semester grade despite effort or intelligence (Borkat). In a comedial way‚ Borkat produces a satire that mocks and derides her students‚ and any reader who takes her proposal seriously. By using a fine tone and sarcasm‚ Borkat scorns those who favor her decision. Many students hope to pass a class by simply handing in their homework on time‚ while displaying
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The Pigtail –William Makepeace Thackeray This poem ‘the pigtail’‚ written by William Makepeace Thackeray is a humorous poem‚ which revolves around a foolish act done by a sage. Throughout the poem‚ the poet laughs at this wise man‚ who does not have any practical knowledge‚ but uses his thearatical knowledge and does foolish things. In this poem‚ the sage tries to change his pigtail’s place and move it in front of his head and he thinks if he
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conundrum - a difficult problem (noun) whet - Make keen or more acute (verb) placate - gain the goodwill of (verb) infructuous - not fruitful; not producing the desired results (Adj) rectitude - Righteousness as a consequence of being honourable and honest(noun) Ex. Rectitude of behaviour expediency - the quality of being suited to the end in view (noun) expedient - appropriate to a purpose / serving to promote your interest (Adj) repugnant - extremely distasteful / in conflict
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Friends is television sitcom that was made from the years 1994-2004‚ this show was about a group of 6 friends (Rachel‚ Ross‚ Joey‚ Phoebe‚ Chandler and Monica) who are in their late 20s living in Manhattan‚ New York. The show follows the friends as they go through life dealing with relationship‚ employment and financial issues. This show is a classic 90s television show that is enjoyed by many today. All of the characters in Friends are different and have unique personalities‚ but they all have good
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Augie Evered 1-26-14 3rd hour AP Lang Joe Sacco‚ “On Satire” Rhetorical Analysis There are many views surrounding the Charlie Hebdo firebombing from January 7th. Many journalists from sources such as The Guardian‚ FOX News‚ and the New York Times say that the shooting of cartoonists in defense of religious beliefs is unethical and immoral. However‚ these approaches to the issue of freedom of speech presented by the Hebdo cartoons‚ which portray the Muslim prophet Mohammed in derogatory and lewd
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The comedic development: When one thinks comedy‚ the first impression that comes to mind may be a bundle of gags and pranks‚ or clever wording and bizarre situations that bring joy and laughter to its audience‚ or its victims (mostly). Deriving from Ancient Greece‚ comedy was first recognised as a genre when many playwrights started to satire political situations‚ which not only attracted masses of people but also influenced their views on political figures. As time passed on‚ so did comedy pass
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are harmless and should not be taken personally. Furthermore‚ some comedians and critiquers believe that ethnic humor can lead to catharsis and can be a way to initiate conversations about traditionally taboo topics. However‚ the increasing political and social tensions interfere with the idealism of jokes being seen as simple jokes. In this essay‚ I argue that the use of ethnic humor should be restricted to in-group membership because the sociopolitical tensions frame every joke in political terms
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