Jewish humor took root in America in the early 1920s where it flourished in Vaudeville and the Catskills. It continued on to radio, television, movies, and stand-up comedy, paving the way for its influence on the development of American humor. Jewish humor themes emphasize wordplay, irony and satire that can be self-deprecating as well as self-praising. Yiddish words and sayings that sound silly to English speakers add a spark to the humor. In this class, we will examine American humor through the lens of Jewish humor.
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