Podcast Introduction (02/07/2019)

IWBAT analyze how artists use three different humor theories to create a critical aspect of comedy. That was today's objective. Mr. Rivers continued by sharing examples of some professional podcasts we should listen to so when the time comes, we have an overall idea of how they work.

These were the professional examples he showed in class:
- Be Reel - find a segment on a movie that you've seen
- The Rewatchables - find an episode on a movie that you've seen
- Star Wars Minute (or any of the minute podcasts)
- Song Explorer (episode on Black Panther Score)

He also suggested we watch student podcasts so we notice the difference between the professional and the student quality.

These were the student examples he showed in class
- Gay Agenda
- Hank You Very Much, 
- 90'S Fellas
- LOLWUT
- Twistery Inc. 

After being updated on the podcasts, we moved on to what we worked on yesterday (02/06/2019) in class. The three Humor Theories are: Relief Theory, Superiority Theory, and Incongruity Theory.

Humor Theories

Superiority Theory: 
- "Sucks to suck"
- LAUGHING at someone's misfortune
Examples:
- The Hangover
- Jack Ass
- Kevin's Chili (The Office)
- Sling Shot Watermelon Woman

Incongruity Theory:
- Unlike Things
- Absurdity
- Breaking an expectation
Examples:
- Jeffpardy

Relief Theory
- Stress + Tension
- Sex, Death, Racism
Examples:
- Type of Bread Meme

By the end of next week, the groups for the broadcasts should be finalized.

I hope this daily blog helped those that were not there today, February 7th.