Comedy

Comedy is a genre of literature, film, and performing arts that aims to entertain and amuse an audience through humor. It often involves exaggerated situations, characters, and dialogue, focusing on themes such as misunderstandings, absurdity, and social norms. Comedy can take various forms, including stand-up, satire, farce, romantic comedy, and dark comedy. The main purpose of comedy is to provoke laughter, often by presenting relatable human experiences or through clever wordplay. In its traditional roots, comedy often contrasts with tragedy, highlighting the lighter aspects of life and human behavior.