Topic title: How humor strategies enhance the aesthetic value and expressive power of animated films/ The use and analysis of humor strategies in animated films/ The humor strategies of animated films: Creativity, intelligence and criticality
Short paragraph: Animated films use humor strategies to make us laugh and enjoy their stories. These strategies are not random or accidental, but rather follow some types and rules that depend on the language, visuals, situations, characters and other elements of the films. Humor strategies can do more than just entertain us, they can also help us to pay attention, relax, understand and appreciate the films better. They are a form of artistic expression that shows the creativity and intelligence of the filmmakers, as well as the emotions and wisdom of the viewers. They deserve our further study and exploration. However, humor strategies are not flawless, they also have some drawbacks and limitations that we need to be aware of and critical of when we use and evaluate them.
Keywords: humor strategies
animated films
types and rules
effects and functions
creativity and intelligence
drawbacks and limitations
Key literature: González, R.C.L. (2017) Humorous elements and translation in animated feature films: DreamWorks (2001-2012). MonTI. Monografías de Traducción e Interpretación, 9, pp. 279-305.
Dehbashi Sharif, F. and Mirafzali, F. (2019) Study of different types of humor and their dubbing in “Zootopia” animation regarding Martinez-Sierra model. Quarterly Scientific Journal of Audio-Visual Media, 13(29), pp. 209-225.
Ezell, S.K. (2016) Humor and satire on contemporary television: Animation and the American joke. London: Routledge.