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

Sample triples (70)

Subject Object
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