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Examples of non-western comedy
Wasn't sure if this was the right place or not...
I was just curious to see examples of comedy from non-westernized countries.
I've seen stuff from Japan (is that "western?")
What I'm really interested in is what is Arabic comedy like? Persian? Not so interested in India...
Originally Posted by Copperknickers
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Re: Examples of non-western comedy
Shouldn't this be in the Arts?
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Re: Examples of non-western comedy
I said I wasn't sure...
I figured as much but...Well humour is generally understood by the locals. So you have to know the language AND the culture....I mean at least it's like that in Turkey. I know about the humour of many westerns(I understand them) and laugh...but I am pretty sure a western wouldN't understand the comedy I watch in Turkey(generally) even if what is being said was translated.
hmmm...
The "culture?" That's what I thought also. Some things wouldn't be understood without understanding the cultural context.
Could you think of something that would be comparable to something shown on American TV or some other western country?
What is the "type" of comedy?
Sorry this is confusing, I know...
In America although there're a variety of comedies and comedians I think it'd be safe to generally describe the overall humor as: crass
What about Turkey? Silly? Sedate? Dry?
I imagine there aren't too many shows/people poking fun at Islam.
The state doesn't come across as something that would enjoy a good laugh at its' own expense.
...?
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Re: Examples of non-western comedy
There are of course examples but they're mostly targeted for locals and say some comedy movie that's made in Turkey may not sound funny to Americans or they might not even understand it,
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i watched a movie about 4 Turkish dudes taking over an American gas "station" in the middle east-it was freakin funny but u need to know Turkish to understand it (language wise) i bet it be funny if it was english but america wouldnt like the mocking of america
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Re: Examples of non-western comedy
You really think that? I always thought it was the rest of the world that took itself too serious.
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Re: Examples of non-western comedy
Well humour is generally understood by the locals. So you have to know the language AND the culture....I mean at least it's like that in Turkey. I know about the humour of many westerns(I understand them) and laugh...but I am pretty sure a western wouldN't understand the comedy I watch in Turkey(generally) even if what is being said was translated.
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Re: Examples of non-western comedy
Turkey? Oh you mean that Turkish Star Wars?
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Re: Examples of non-western comedy
In Turkey, comedy movies usually make fun of stereotypical Turks or Europeans. Many criticize the past of Turkey through satirical means. Lately there have been a wave of Turkish comedy movies which only presents stupid stuff and expects you to laugh. They're kinda influenced by American comedy movies. Clearly I don't like them.
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yeah....they like making fun of uneducated villagers....their lifes in cities(obviously they doN't get along well)
On the other hand, talk shows depend on the comedian.
Not many makes fun of Islam though Cem Yılmaz, in his last show pretty much poked any religion....and that was funny as hell
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Re: Examples of non-western comedy
There is usually making fun of religious subjects. Examples consists of fake Imams or binding or unbinding of spells.
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Re: Examples of non-western comedy
as for us, well the recurring stereotype of our family, our p's and f's
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Re: Examples of non-western comedy
There's Omid Djalili, who is Iranian I believe. He's fairly famous in the UK.
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Re: Examples of non-western comedy
You really think that? I always thought it was the rest of the world that took itself too serious.
I dunno, Russell Brand got it in the neck for his criticisms at the VMAs.
(although apparently the only people who sent him death threats were the Jonas Brothers fans
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