Humour at the Horingboom Oasis

Abstract

Most viewers of television advertisements would agree that humour has an impact in easing social conflicts, relieving tensions and promoting order in a society. An analysis of humour in popular culture shows that it deals with every aspect of a culture, including sex, violence, politics, social class distinctions, racial, ethnic and regional differences and the values, attributes and dispositions that characterise such a culture (Mintz 1983). Humour proves invaluable in contributing to the sort of interpersonal rapport that accelerates the resolution of social injustices and racial conflict. By stepping back from the seriousness of the situation, laughter serves as a tension-relief mechanism and leaves the person better able to deal with conflict.