Politics Jokes

Author : S. Robert Lichter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429961847

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Politics Is a Joke! by S. Robert Lichter Pdf

Does late night political humor matter? Are late-night comedians merely entertaining, or do they have the power to influence the way we think about politics and politicians? Politics Is a Joke! situates late night comedy in the historical context of political humor and demonstrates how the public turn to this venue for political information, and are in turn affected by it. Using exclusive data collected by the Center for Media and Public Affairs, the authors conduct a detailed and exhaustive analysis of political jokes on late night TV shows dating back to 1992 in order to pinpoint the main targets and themes of late-night comedy. Politics Is a Joke! uses a wide range of examples, from jokes about politicians' physical appearance and sex scandals to jokes about Congress and even the news media, to assess and understand the impact of political humor on political institutions, politicians and their policies and behavior. Engagingly written with analysis of jokes from comedians like Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, Politics is a Joke! is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the crucial role late night comedy plays in our political universe - and anyone who enjoys a good laugh.

Author : Peter Crumpton
Publisher : PeteyRF Creative
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-20
Category : Humor
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Politics Jokes by Peter Crumpton Pdf

Author : Aaron Remus
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798393969608

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Political Jokes by Aaron Remus Pdf

Political Joke is a hilarious collection of 200 jokes that pokes fun at politicians, political parties, and the political process. Whether you're a political junkie or enjoy a good laugh, this book has something for everyone. The jokes in this book cover a wide range of political topics, from elections and campaign promises to scandals and controversies. No matter your political leanings, you're sure to find plenty of jokes that will make you laugh. One of the great things about this book is the organization of the jokes. The jokes are arranged by topic, making finding just the excellent mark for any occasion effortless. There are sections on politicians, elections, political parties, and more. You'll find it here whether you're looking for a quick joke to share with friends or a more extended anecdote to tell at a party. Of course, the real star of this book is the jokes themselves. Here are just a few examples to give you a taste of what's inside: - Why do politicians always smile so much? They're trying to convince you they're not lying. - Why did the politician cross the road? To get to the other side of the aisle. - Why do political parties have conventions? So they can all get together and agree to disagree. - Why did the president go to bed early? To get some executive rest. These are just a few examples of clever wordplay and hilarious scenarios in Political Jokes. Whether looking for a quick laugh or a more extended anecdote, this book has everything you need to keep your sense of humor intact.

Author : Samuel Schmidt
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780816598816

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Seriously Funny by Samuel Schmidt Pdf

Political jokes exist around the world and across many types of political systems. But what purposes do they serve? Do they have an impact on politics—or on politicians? Surprisingly, scholars have paid scant attention to these significant questions. And, until the publication of this book, no one had ever systematically studied political humor in Mexico. When the first edition of this work was published in Mexico, it caused a stir. Elected officials, it turned out, had grudgingly accepted that they and their politics could be the target of jokes uttered in public, and even on television, but they were incensed that a leading academic had collected political jokes into a book and analyzed their function in a country that had experienced nearly a century of one-party rule. Now available in English for the first time, Seriously Funny is a groundbreaking work. Its goal is to examine the ways in which political humor—including nicknames, anagrams, poems, and parodies of religious prayers, in addition to jokes—has developed and operated in one country over more than four centuries. Although political humor thrives in Mexico, it is often cleverly encoded so that it doesn’t appear to be critical of government policies or officials. But, writes Samuel Schmidt, that is precisely its purpose: to question the actions and assumptions of the party in power. Schmidt argues persuasively that political jokes are acts of minor rebellion: their objective is not to overthrow a government but to correct its mistakes.

Author : Steven Lukes,Itzhak Galnoor
Publisher : Penguin Group USA
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1988-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0140093575

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No Laughing Matter by Steven Lukes,Itzhak Galnoor Pdf

Author : Steven Lukes,Itzhak Galnoor
Publisher : Routledge & Kegan Paul Books
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Humor
ISBN : IND:39000005568279

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No Laughing Matter by Steven Lukes,Itzhak Galnoor Pdf

Author : Charles E. Schutz
Publisher : Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0838615368

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Political Humor by Charles E. Schutz Pdf

Presents and seeks to explain the variety of humor in democratic politics. The humor ranges from the bawdy political comedies of Aristophanes in ancient Athens to the journalistic satires of our daily newspapers, and includes the jokes and comic invective of the people and their politicians.

Author : Jana Kopelent Rehak,Susanna Trnka
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429854200

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The Politics of Joking by Jana Kopelent Rehak,Susanna Trnka Pdf

This book engages anthropologically with humor as political expression. It reveals how humor is in many instances central to human efforts to cope with political struggle and significant to understanding power dynamics in socio-political life. The chapters examine humor and joking activities across a diverse range of geographic areas and cultural contexts. The contributors consider humor as it is constituted in political anxiety, aggression and power, and when it becomes a tool to resist, repair, reconcile or make a moral claim. Collectively they demonstrate that humor can provide a powerful critique, a non-violent form of political protest and the space for restoration of human dignity.

Author : Stephen J. Farnsworth,S. Robert Lichter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429765414

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Late Night with Trump by Stephen J. Farnsworth,S. Robert Lichter Pdf

Political humor has been a staple of late-night television for decades. The Trump White House, however, has received significantly greater attention than that of past presidents, such as Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and even Bill Clinton. In response to Trump’s strident politics, late-night comics, including Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Trevor Noah and Jimmy Fallon, have sounded key policy notes, further blurring the boundary between news and satire. Weekly humorists, including John Oliver and Samantha Bee, extend the critique with in-depth probing of key issues, while Saturday Night Live continues to tap the progression from outrage to outrageousness. Using unique content analysis techniques and qualitative discussions of political humor, Farnsworth and Lichter show how late-night political humor, and these seven programs in particular, have responded to the Trump presidency. Employing a dataset of more than 100,000 late night jokes going back decades, these noted media scholars discuss how the treatment of Trump differs from previous presidents, and how the Trump era is likely to shape the future of political humor. The authors also employ public opinion survey data to consider the growing role these late-night programs play in framing public opinion and priorities. This book will interest scholars, the curious public, and students of politics, communications and the media, and contemporary American culture.

Author : Wayne Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-26
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9798887680217

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The Republican Joke Book by Wayne Smith Pdf

Are you feeling downtrodden as you watch the News channels spout endless nonsense? Do you ever tire of hearing politicians lie through their new veneers? Are you becoming bored of arguing on social media? Then why not pick up The Republican Joke Book, a wonderful assortment of jokes, anecdotes, and stories that are guaranteed to make your friends laugh (...unless they identify as sensitive liberals). Filled to the brim with humor about elections, Presidents, politicians, and (of course) Democrats. The Republican Joke Book is a book that lets you take a step back and chuckle at the state of modern politics. The Republican Joke Book features, among other things: ● Jokes on a variety of topics within the world of politics. ● Strange but true events and quotes from some of the most well-recognized politicians in American history. ● Hilarious commentaries on modern debate. ● Excellent, fresh satirical cartoons. All you need is a sense of humor, and you're away. You'll laugh at every demographic of society - no one is off limits or safe from ridicule in this excellent compendium of hilarity. Take the time to have a chuckle at the bare-faced insanity that is US politics and pick up your copy of The Republican Joke Book today. WARNING: Some of the jokes may cause minor amounts of upset among sensitive readers. If you find yourself becoming unhappy, please feel free to go onto your favored social media platform, type up a rant, don't post it, and take a moment to realize that no one cares - at all.

Author : Allan Pease
Publisher : Robson
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-22
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781910232224

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The Ultimate Book of Rude and Politically Incorrect Jokes by Allan Pease Pdf

A book containing every joke guaranteed to annoy those who like to think of themselves as politically correct. It deliberately sets out to offend "prudes and those who take life too seriously".

Author : PHILIP. DUNN
Publisher : Choir Press
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-06
Category : Right and left (Political science)
ISBN : 1911589229

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The Absolutely Essential Book of Jokes about the Left by PHILIP. DUNN Pdf

A book of political jokes about the left wing in British politics

Author : William L. Hungate
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1996-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0966160711

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Glipmses of Politics by William L. Hungate Pdf

Author : Mark Geoffrey Young
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-09
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1478118792

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The Best Ever Book of Political Scientist Jokes by Mark Geoffrey Young Pdf

If you've ever heard a Jewish, Italian, Irish, Libyan, Catholic, Mexican, Polish, Norwegian, or an Essex Girl, Newfie, Mother-in-Law, or joke aimed at a minority, this book of Political Scientist jokes is for you. In this not-so-original book, The Best Ever Book of Political Scientist Jokes; Lots and Lots of Jokes Specially Repurposed for You-Know-Who, Mark Young takes a whole lot of tired, worn out jokes and makes them funny again. The Best Ever Book of Political Scientist Jokes is so unoriginal, it's original. And, if you don't burst out laughing from at least one Political Scientist joke in this book, there's something wrong with you. This book has so many Political Scientist jokes, you won't know where to start. For example: Why do Political Scientists wear slip-on shoes? You need an IQ of at least 4 to tie a shoelace. *** An evil genie captured a Political Scientist and her two friends and banished them to the desert for a week. The genie allowed each person to bring one thing. The first friend brought a canteen so he wouldn't die of thirst. The second friend brought an umbrella to keep the sun off. The Political Scientist brought a car door, because if it got too hot she could just roll down the window! *** Did you hear about the Political Scientist who wore two jackets when she painted the house? The instructions on the can said: "Put on two coats." *** Why do Political Scientists laugh three times when they hear a joke? Once when it is told, once when it is explained to them, and once when they understand it. ***

Author : Christie Davies
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-23
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780253223029

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Jokes and Targets by Christie Davies Pdf

Jokes and Targets takes up an appealing and entertaining topic—the social and historical origins of jokes about familiar targets such as rustics, Jewish spouses, used car salesmen, and dumb blondes. Christie Davies explains why political jokes flourished in the Soviet Union, why Europeans tell jokes about American lawyers but not about their own lawyers, and why sex jokes often refer to France rather than to other countries. One of the world's leading experts on the study of humor, Davies provides a wide-ranging and detailed study of the jokes that make up an important part of everyday conversation.