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Comedy Genre Deep Dive #3


Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comedy Modern

Funny and less serious stories set in modern times

  1. The Best Year by Krista Complete
  2. Thicker Than Water by John Henry In Process
  3. Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
  4. Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Complete
  5. Good Guys Don't Date Bad Boys by Laura S. Fox Complete
  6. Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete
  7. The Charm of His Company by Geron Kees Complete
  8. Talented Teens by AusGlitterati Complete
  9. I've Always Loved You by R. Eric Long-Term Hold
  10. A Life Lived by Dabeagle Complete

Top 7 Most Read Comedy - Comic Fantasy

Unserious stories set in a fantasy world.  Example: Terry Pratchet's Color of Magic

  1. Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete
  2. Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly Complete
  3. First day of Christmas by northie Complete
  4. Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete
  5. Spudhunter! by northie Complete
  6. Outlook: Grey and Unsettled by northie Complete
  7. Ivor's short shorts by Ivor Slipper In Process

Top 2 Most Read Comedy - Comic Sci-Fi

Unserious stories set in a sci-fi world.  Example: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

  1. Ark II by R. Eric Temporary Hold
  2. Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete

Top 2 Most Read Comedy - Comic Horror

Strong unserious element offsetting horror. Example: Scream, Cabin in the Woods, The Lost Boys

  1. Boxed In by northie Complete
  2. The End of the World, NY by Dandy Lam Long-Term Hold

Top 1 Most Read Comedy - Satire

Uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize and mock individuals, institutions, or societal norms.

  1. New Year’s Resolutions For Idiots by Lee Wilson Complete
  2. A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete

Top 4 Most Read Comedy - Surreal Comedy

Using illogic and absurdity for humorous effect - Example: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Independence Day

  1. The Closing Act by Arch Hunter Complete
  2. Prompt #134 - "Why is your underwear in the swimming pool?" by wildone Complete
  3. Welcome to Brain Torture Hotel by Refugium Complete
  4. Teddy Bear Lovers Anonymous by Refugium Complete

Top 4 Most Read Comedy - Tall Tale

humorous story with blatant exaggerations such as heroes that do the impossible with nonchalance - Example: Jack and the Bean Stalk, The Princess Bride

  1. Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete
  2. Salvation by Backwoods Boy Complete
  3. Paul Bunyan, Gay Icon - obituary (1985) by Refugium Complete
  4. A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete
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Bill W

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Comic Horror - another oxymoron.  

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