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Metaphorical Humor in Satirical News Shows: A Content Analysis
Ellen Droog1, Christian Burgers1,2
1Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Metaphor and Symbol
|June 1, 2023
Summary
This study explores how metaphors in satirical news use humor to inform and evaluate. It integrates the Humoristic Metaphors in Satirical News (HMSN) typology with the General Theory of Verbal Humor (GTVH) to analyze metaphorical humor.
Area of Science:
- Linguistics
- Communication Studies
- Media Analysis
Background:
- Satirical news blends humor, information, and evaluation.
- Metaphors are key to expressing satire's hybrid nature.
- Understanding metaphorical humor in satire requires deeper theoretical integration.
Discussion:
- This research integrates the Humoristic Metaphors in Satirical News (HMSN) typology with the General Theory of Verbal Humor (GTVH).
- A content analysis of American satirical news shows examined metaphorical humor's functions.
- The study investigates how Knowledge Resources (KRs) within GTVH enable satirical functions.
Key Insights:
- Certain Knowledge Resources (KRs) facilitate the communicative functions of metaphorical jokes in satire.
- Other KRs can limit the expression of specific communicative functions or other KRs within satirical metaphors.
- Metaphorical humor in satirical news strategically employs verbal humor principles.
Outlook:
- Further research can explore cross-cultural applications of the integrated typology.
- Investigating the cognitive mechanisms behind metaphorical humor in satire is a potential avenue.
- Developing pedagogical tools for analyzing satirical humor in media is recommended.
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