Humorous Names in the Light of Incongruity Theory

Effect of humour intervention programme on depression, anxiety, subjective well‐being, cognitive function and sleep quality in Chinese nursing home residents

“…In the research process of humour therapy, some theoretical hypotheses have been proposed to explain the mechanism of humour intervention, mainly including the superiority theory, relief theory and incongruity theory (Wilkins, & Eisenbraun, 2009; Rutkowski, 2016; Shurcliff, 1968). Superiority theory dates back to the philosophical writings of Plato and Aristotle, argues that humour arises out of the sense of superiority experienced from disparagement of others (Banas et al, 2011).…”

“…Incongruity theory states that a surprise or contradiction is essential for humour. The theory emphasizes the role of cognition in humour response, that is individual gender, experience and knowledge level have a certain impact on humour production and understanding (Rutkowski, 2016). Accordingly, based on the above humour theories, this study developed a humour intervention programme for older adults in nursing homes.…”

Gülme Kuramlari İle Lakaplara Bi̇r Bakiş

“…In the research article titled "Humorous Names in the Light of Incongruity Theory" written by Mariusz Rutkowski, the humorous properties of nicknames are compared with the incongruity theory from laughter theories. It was examined how the names of the information in question might change in various situations and contexts, and it was stated whether the incongruity theory helps in the different appearance of these changes (Rutkowski, 2016). Nicknames, the first examples of which we see in Turkish epics, can sometimes be insulting words; Sometimes it can give a very special privilege.…”