Comedic Genres

• Alternative comedy; Differs from traditional punchline jokes andvfeatures many other forms of comedy such as observation, satire, surrealism, slapstick and improvisation. 
• Anecdotal comedy; many stand up comedians make use of this genre, telling personal stories that may be embellished. I think this would be too specific to do an animation based on.
• Black comedy; Mature comedy that focuses on serious topics like death, terrorism, war etc. Can be quite offensive but I enjoy it when explored in relation to the horror movie genre.

• Blue comedy; sexual in nature, can also feature sexism, homophobia and racism.
• Character comedy; when a comedian invents a persona that is usually based around stereotypes, for example Catherine Tate or Mr.Bean
• Cringe comedy; comedy that can include inappropriate actions or words, can be found mostly in sitcoms like the office
• Deadpan; when the comedian doesn't change their expression or tone of voice while telling jokes
• Improvisational; such as 'Mock the Week' or 'Curb your Enthusiasm'
• Parody; an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. 

• Musical Comedy; examples such as Bo Burnham or Tim Minchin
• Spoof; The recreating of a book, film or play for humor, such as 'A Very Potter Musical'
• Sitcom; scripted television series such as Friends or Blackadder

• Satire; the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
• Slapstick; comedy based on deliberately clumsy actions and humorously embarrassing events.