A brief discussion on talk shows

Talk show is a socially recognized form of humor in which performers talk about taboo topics. For example, politics, sex, expressions of hostility, sarcasm (aggression)...many of these social topics are inappropriate to talk about in public!

This is also the advantage of all forms of drama, including talk shows! For example, the cross talk "Qiao Li Ming Mo" performed by Niu Qun and Li Lishan during the Spring Festival Gala in 1988 is a good example!

The first time I got into contact with talk shows was Dragon TV's "Tonight's Post-80s Talk Show". For the first time, I felt the pleasure brought by the dramatic form of talk show!

"Tucao Conference" can be regarded as a "feat" in the history of Chinese talk shows! It is said to be a feat for two reasons:

1. This is the first domestic talk show in the form of "guests taking turns to complain about the host" and has attracted widespread attention from the audience.

2. Compared with pure talk shows, the complaining form of "Tucao Conference" has made a breakthrough, and the content is bold and controversial!

I especially like the slogan of "Tucao Conference" - "Complaining is a craft, and it takes courage to laugh rightly!" Regarding complaints, no matter how you understand it, it can be said to be a humorous language art! And for those who can face sarcasm and ridicule calmly, their attitude towards life is naturally worthy of recognition!

Freud’s views on humor

Freud found that people who laugh after hearing a hostile or sexual joke rarely do so because of the humorous content of the joke .

The explanation given by Freud is: This reaction is a kind of tension relief, or catharsis! The aggressive and sexual behavior mentioned in the joke first makes people nervous, and finally the baggage relieves this tension. Many jokes entertain people not because they are clever or witty, but because they relieve tension and anxiety!

Regarding offensive jokes, Freud believed that offensive jokes can express impulses that are usually suppressed. Although people have unconscious impulses to attack someone or some people, people's "ego" and "superego" usually effectively prevent explicit violence. And a good insulting joke allows us to express the same desire to attack in a socially acceptable way!

PS: Freud’s related theories were confirmed in subsequent psychological tests and research!

Layout and memes

Anyone who likes talk shows knows that the main format of talk shows is layout and memes.

Layout is to use concise language to give the audience a situation, use the audience's mindset, or give certain hints. Let the audience's thinking develop in one direction!

(But now I have a different understanding of "layout". I feel that my past, present and future are all uninterrupted "layouts" of life! I am trying hard to find myself The meme! )

The meme is a reversal of the plot, unexpected but not irrational! There are exceptions, such as nonsensical reversals, homophonic memes...

Thinking outside the box

I often talk about thinking patterns with book friends and friends who are interested in psychology. A mindset is a concept, or a habit. Although I don’t completely deny the “thinking model”, I have some opinions on the “thinking model”!

Thoughts, logic, and experience all originate from personal summary of past life. As long as it is logical thinking, experience, and behavior that have been proven effective in practice, people will continue to apply it in their lives. So, to some extent, people lose more possibilities.

If you look around, it’s easy to see that many people think in a similar way to you and me. The development direction of life is the same, and the choices, pursuits, and even pain when facing things are very similar.

If at this time, an "other" appears in the crowd, he will stand out from the crowd!

How to think outside the box and have more possibilities? How to maintain a distinct personality without being overwhelmed by society (group ideology)? How to live your life without having to compromise with society?

This is what I and many people who shout the slogans "defeat yourself" and "be yourself" should think deeply about. I have to say that many people misinterpret these inspirational words! Maybe, what they need is a reason to convince themselves!

Afterword: After I finished editing the content, my friend kindly reminded me after reading it, "Don't post it in Moments and social media, because people have different opinions and don't agree with each other! Others may not be able to understand it, and may suffer consequences." Offensive taunt! "So...