Comedy Genre Deep Dive #5
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Top 0 Most Read Comedy - Buddy Comedy
Focuses on the dynamic between two main characters, often with contrasting personalities, like "Lethal Weapon" or "The Heat."
Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comedy Modern
Funny and less serious stories set in modern times
- Life in Suspension by Jeff Burton In Process
- Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete
- Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Complete
- Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
- Thicker Than Water by John Henry Complete
- Good Guys Don't Date Bad Boys by Laura S. Fox Complete
- Liar vs. Liar by Laura S. Fox In Process
- Makarovia! Yes, I Know Where That is! Sophomore Year by R. Eric Long-Term Hold
- The Best Year by Krista Complete
- Return to Sender by Andr0gene Temporary Hold
Top 8 Most Read Comedy - Comic Fantasy
Unserious stories set in a fantasy world. Example: Terry Pratchet's Color of Magic
- Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete
- Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete
- Gender Bender in a Blue Blender by Thirdly Complete
- First day of Christmas by northie Complete
- Outlook: Grey and Unsettled by northie Complete
- Corrupting the Innocent by kbois Complete
- Spudhunter! by northie Complete
- Ivor's short shorts by Ivor Slipper In Process
Top 5 Most Read Comedy - Comic Sci-Fi
Unserious stories set in a sci-fi world. Example: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
- Ark II by R. Eric Complete
- There's Always Time by Paladin Complete
- Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
- An Uncertain Thanksgiving by Paladin Complete
- Ark II: Life on Gaea by R. Eric In Process
Top 2 Most Read Comedy - Comic Horror
Strong unserious element offsetting horror. Example: Scream, Cabin in the Woods, The Lost Boys
- Boxed In by northie Complete
- The End of the World, NY by Dandy Lam Long-Term Hold
Top 0 Most Read Comedy - Dark Comedy
Deals with dark, often taboo subjects with humor. Examples include "Dr. Strangelove" or "Fargo," where humor is derived from grim or tragic situations.
Top 0 Most Read Comedy - Fish Out of Water
Comedy where characters are placed in unfamiliar environments, leading to humorous situations. "Coming to America" or "The Martian" (with its humorous elements) fit here.
Top 6 Most Read Comedy - Satire
Uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize and mock individuals, institutions, or societal norms.
- Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete
- Well, Well, Well by Lee Wilson Complete
- Quack, Quack by Lee Wilson Complete
- November Surprise by Refugium Complete
- New Year’s Resolutions For Idiots by Lee Wilson Complete
- A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete
Top 6 Most Read Comedy - Surreal Comedy
Using illogic and absurdity for humorous effect - Example: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Independence Day
- Microwave Dave's Bad Days by Lee Wilson Complete
- Quack, Quack by Lee Wilson Complete
- Prompt #134 - "Why is your underwear in the swimming pool?" by wildone Complete
- The Closing Act by Arch Hunter Complete
- Welcome to Brain Torture Hotel by Refugium Complete
- 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
- Storyverse: Stealing the Show by kbois Complete
- Salvation by Backwoods Boy Complete
- Paul Bunyan, Gay Icon - obituary (1985) by Refugium Complete
- A Fool In Love by Comicality Complete
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