They
say that there is an app for everything. Even humor! I use the app iFunny as a
convenient way to get my daily dose of laughter. It features 20 funny pictures
twice a day for a total of 40 entertaining images that are sure to make anyone
at least smile. I think the greatest thing about this app is that it has
images that relate to current events. For example, there have been many jokes
about Kim Jong Un and iFunny has taken advantage of that by posting many
pictures about him.
They also often feature pictures
that are pun-ny. According to Morreal, pun-ny jokes are funny because they
provide a cognitive shift from the normal expectations that people normally
have for words.
In the first image above, the pun
revolves around the words “taco” and “nacho” because these words are being used
differently. In the picture, “Taco” is the equivalent to “talk” and “nacho” is the equivalent
to “not your”. What makes this picture even funnier is the fact that a taco and
nacho are both being personified. The second image features a parody of the
popular book/movie “Life of Pi”. Instead of showing an Indian boy with a Bengal
tiger, the image shows an overweight male and an orange cat. It also features
the title “Life of Pie” which plays on the homophones “pi” and “pie”. The other pictures that iFunny uses vary but
for the most part they are highly relatable and are only featured if enough
people “like” the images.
The pictures above are ones that I
feel are quite relatable (especially to college students!). The first one shows "how it feels working out". When I work out, I usually think I look like the first girl with a cute work out outfit and a confident smile. However, in reality I probably look like the second guy who is struggling to work out. The second image makes fun of Texas weather for always changing. The weather here is so unpredictable! One day I could be wearing a tank top and shorts and the next I could be wearing sweats, boots, and a jacket. Hopefully everyone reading at least found these images to be amusing. I encourage
everybody to check out this app and expand his or her humor horizon!
It’s pretty amazing how many apps and websites like this are out there, with the exclusive purpose of amusing us. There’s no telling how much money the laughter business makes from ad space each month. Regardless, I’m glad things like this exist! Everyone needs to relax and laugh sometimes. Great post!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Bailey,
ReplyDeleteI actually use this same app for my daily laughs as well. I greatly enjoy getting to see the new posts every day, and agree with you that the reason they're funny is that they often provide a cognitive shift nobody is expecting. I also appreciate that this app allows people to humorously comment on world events, like the current nuclear situation in North Korea. Everyone needs a little comic relief every now and then, and I appreciate that I can get that from this app! Great post!
Kelsey