Comic sound
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Despite criticisms of being a vulgar form of humour, use of comic sound as a way of causing laughter has become a recognized and commonly used method. These types of sounds are typical of children's cartoons and slapstick comedy.[citation needed]
The classic comedy duo of Laurel and Hardy were pioneers in the use of comic sound as they transitioned from silent film to "talkies".[1]
Key examples of its use in society and media works are:
- Flatulence - Various toys have been produced to replicate this sound, i.e., whoopie cushions.
- Ape or monkey-like noises.
- Saying a commonly recognized name in a humorous or unusual way.
- Saying the name of the person you are greeting on the exhale creating a skeletal voice tone.
- Coughing or sneezing in large amounts to either:
- Annoy a nearby person, possibly an authority figure.
- Intentionally cover up the end of a sentence or a certain word.
- A trumpet playing a descending passage with a Wah-wah mute to signify a failure or mistake.
- A short drum fill played after a joke's punchline (as in Stand-up comedy).
- Loud horn noises sounded when someone is struck in a painful manner.
References
- ^ Gehring, Wes D. (1990). Laurel & Hardy: A bio-bibliography. Greenwood Press. p. 130. ISBN 031325172X.