Punching up vs punching down in comedy, explained in 30 sec

What is punching up vs punching down in comedy? In this video, you will learn this comedy concept with examples.

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[jacobsimons]

Throw punches every direction. Its comedy

[craigh]

Everything is ok or nothing is.

Punching down not being ok just makes certain groups have a special status.

[AkairoKaminari]

Thank you for making this, it's easy to communicate to people using this 👍

[busteronlyfullscreenmode]

Hm, I may disagree with the concept (that you "shouldn't") but I adore your explanation. It's clear and concise, thank ya spank ya :]

[tabbender]

Technically, making fun of people who are below you but are protected or favored by people who are above you is also punching up.

[SaturnineXTS]

I think comedy should first and foremost be funny, the second priority would be it being irreverent and rebellious. Unfortunately no one can control what other people are going to feel irreverent and rebellious towards

[wcked]

Its usually not a good idea...its a GREAT idea.

[Harambizzle]

There is a major flaw in this logic. So making jokes at the expense of someone's race is punching down... so people of a different race are below me?

[Jiyoon]

Well, of course you'll say that cause you're a guy in a pink shirt.
I saw it coming from mile away, I said "Ah uh. This guy's wearing a pink shirts. Of course they's gonna preach down."