Revenge of the N[Z]erds?: 'Flight of the Conchords' as Good Humour

Authors

  • Mike Lloyd

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26686/jnzs.v0i6/7.137

Abstract

The case study Flight of the Conchords is discussed to arrive at a better understanding of what good humor is. The Conchords does achieve shared laughter, and successfully minimises the tendency to mock and ostracise.

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Author Biography

Mike Lloyd

Mike Lloyd is a sociologist at Victoria University of Wellington. He teaches courses on everyday life, social theory, and humour. He has researched and published on a wide variety of topics - male infertility, gambling, body modification, fire safety, celebrity, wordplay - and has recently developed a strong interest in the sociology of humour. His research is not confined to a narrow 'topic' area, but does have in common a desire to understand the practical accomplishment of organised social activities.

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Published

2008-01-01