Response to Jane

I love Elf!!! Perfect choice for Christmas coming up in a few days. It's easy to see how the superiority theory plays out in this movie. Buddy is ignorant in the fact that he is a grown man and still believes he is an elf. He is caught up in his childlike manner and can't let go of his past. Even though it's easy to laugh at Buddy, there are moments when I feel bad for him. He doesn't fit in at the North Pole along with the elves, and doesn't fit in coming into the real world because he's never experienced anything like it.  Although, he makes up for his misfortunes through his humor (even if he realizes it or not)

Response to Theo

I liked the connection you made between the relief theory and the incongruity theory. I think you could combine them in this instance to where it's incongruous in the fact that you don't know what's going to happen in his comedic skits, but also a relief that you don't know what he's going to do next so that the comedy isn't monotonous and bland. I enjoyed the unknowing factor that Eric Andre provided and the examples you provided the class with in your blog post. I for one enjoyed watching him and enjoyed the type of comedy he provided. He definitely keeps me on my toes and I find it quite funny how he says literally whatever comes to his mind. He talks in a serious matter, which to me makes it so much better, that the sarcastic comments will get a pretty good laugh out of me. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Eric Andre and what he brought to the table.