What Are You Laughing At?

If you're looking for a book that will teach you how to write comedy we suggest you keep moving. You still have time to pick up a copy of <em>Writing Big Yucks for Big Bucks</em> before the store closes. However if you want to understand the bigger picture -- what is comedy why do we respond to it the way we do -- then you've come to the right place. <br/><p><em>What Are You Laughing At?</em> presents an entirely new approach to comedy theory. It challenges long-held beliefs and shows how the three main theories of comedy (incongruity superiority and relief) are not in conflict; but rather work as parts of a larger model. There are many examples pulled from the author's own experiences writing for shows such as <em>Cheers Frasier</em> and <em>Modern Family</em>. By the end you'll have an understanding of just what happens when man meets comedy. It will change the way you hear laughter. </p>