‘Just because it’s ancient doesn’t mean it’s old.’ If you’re not sure where to start with a certain character or combination of characters, comic archetypes may provide a base from which to build. Many of these tried-and-true characters populate comedies of all kinds. Archetypes are familiar, perhaps, but that can work for you. To avoid…
Category: Comedy writing
WHY DO WE LAUGH?
THE NATURE OF LAUGHTER Everyone laughs, even Methodists. Though the trigger may vary, it’s a behaviour shared by virtually all human beings. The ability to laugh is deeply ingrained in our psychological make-up. For all we know, it has been with us since caves had en-suites. Scientists, biologists and psychologists have put forward countless theories…