Haven’t read Aristotle but what you write rings true for the most part. That said, Punch and Judy, Road Runner and Tom and Jerry spring to mind as comedy that flirts with the boundaries of your premise. I guess knowing that Punch, Wile and Tom’s pain is fleeting allows the humor of their ridiculousness to keep the center stage…?
You’re exactly right. Those are all both comedic AND pain-related. Either Aristotle is wrong, or I’ve misunderstood him. I leave it to those who are thoughtful to decide which is more likely!
Haven’t read Aristotle but what you write rings true for the most part. That said, Punch and Judy, Road Runner and Tom and Jerry spring to mind as comedy that flirts with the boundaries of your premise. I guess knowing that Punch, Wile and Tom’s pain is fleeting allows the humor of their ridiculousness to keep the center stage…?
You’re exactly right. Those are all both comedic AND pain-related. Either Aristotle is wrong, or I’ve misunderstood him. I leave it to those who are thoughtful to decide which is more likely!