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>> Satire & Parody Humor -  These two used humor to critique while parody focuses on humorous imitation and exaggeration for comedic style.

 - Satire uses humor to criticize social flaws, political issues and human behavior.

- Parody exaggerates the style or characteristics of a particular story or movie to create humor. It often involves mocking or poking fun at familiar conventions, whether it's a movie, book, celebrity, or musical genre

>> Romantic Comedy -   It is a blending of both humor and romance. To entertain, they feature wide universal themes and are primarily focused on the development of a romantic relationship between characters with the main goal of entertaining and uplifting the readers.

>> Dark Comedy -   Is also known as Black Comedy. This is a style of humor that relies on making usually disturbing topics funny. The core of Dark Humor lies in its ability to confront the harsh realities of life and make light of serious or distressing topics to create laughter.

 >> Absurdist & Surreal -  They are related but distinct forms of comedy that are characterised by their focus on the irrational, illogical, and nonsensical aspects of life.

- Absurdist is a comedy from the contradictions, randomness, and lack of resolution in situations that typically have no clear purpose or explanation.

- Surreal features exaggerated characters, strange situations, or incongruous elements that don't follow typical narrative rules, leaving the audience to find humor in the unpredictability and absurdity of the moment.

 >> DiverseLit Humor -   These were diverse perspectives and experiences. This type of humor can serve to both entertain and educate, breaking down stereotypes and fostering inclusion while celebrating variety in human experiences, different identities, backgrounds, and social issues, using wit to explore themes like race, gender, ethnicity, and culture.

>> LGBTQIAP+ Humor -  It refers to comedic content that explores the experiences, identities, and issues of the LGBTQIAP+ community. It often uses wit and satire to address topics like identity, relationships, and societal challenges, while also breaking stereotypes and promoting acceptance.

>> Lighthearted Humor - Is cheerful, playful, and often focuses on the amusing aspects of everyday life with a gentle and good-natured tone without sarcasm or dark themes.

  Because laughter is the best quick fix there is.