humorSource
P63937
predicate
Indicates that one entity is the origin or cause of humor experienced in relation to another entity.
Observed surface forms (11)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| comedicDevice | 15 |
| humourSource | 5 |
| targetOfJokes | 4 |
| comedyDevice | 2 |
| humorDerivedFrom | 2 |
| isJokeAbout | 2 |
| drivesHumorVia | 1 |
| humorContribution | 1 |
| originOfJoke | 1 |
| providesComicReliefIn | 1 |
| sourceOfHumorIn | 1 |
Sample triples (70)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
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Arthur Cochran is a former Princeton music professor
surface form:
Arthur Cochran
|
clash between refined musical standards and amateur choir ⓘ |
|
Arthur Cochran is a former Princeton music professor
surface form:
Arthur Cochran
|
grumpy reactions to small-town life ⓘ |
| Cupid Stunt | malapropism via predicate surface "comedicDevice" ⓘ |
| Cupid Stunt | wordplay via predicate surface "comedicDevice" ⓘ |
| Lucy Warriner | verbal sparring ⓘ |
| Lucy Warriner | situational farce ⓘ |
|
Alberto Beddini in "Top Hat"
surface form:
Alberto Beddini
|
Top Hat via predicate surface "sourceOfHumorIn" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Buddy Sorrell | Mel Cooley via predicate surface "targetOfJokes" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Bubba J | stupidity jokes ⓘ |
| Bubba J | redneck stereotypes ⓘ |
| Bubba J | drinking jokes ⓘ |
| Jellaby | adds humor through interactions with other characters via predicate surface "humorContribution" ⓘ |
|
Ruth Sherwood (character from "My Sister Eileen")
surface form:
Ruth Sherwood
|
dry observations about city life ⓘ |
|
Ruth Sherwood (character from "My Sister Eileen")
surface form:
Ruth Sherwood
|
reaction to Eileen Sherwood’s impulsiveness ⓘ |
| Jimmy "The Tulip" Tudeski | contrast between deadly profession and calm demeanor ⓘ |
|
Art Carney’s Ed Norton character
surface form:
Ed Norton
|
misunderstandings ⓘ |
|
Art Carney’s Ed Norton character
surface form:
Ed Norton
|
over-the-top reactions ⓘ |
|
Art Carney’s Ed Norton character
surface form:
Ed Norton
|
contrast with Ralph Kramden’s temper ⓘ |
| Jokey Smurf | Grouchy Smurf via predicate surface "targetOfJokes" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Jokey Smurf | Brainy Smurf via predicate surface "targetOfJokes" NERFINISHED ⓘ |