Caustic humour
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Caustic humour is a type of humour which relies on a witty insult. As is implied by the name (which literally means humour which is designed to burn or to corrode), it involves the clever use of language to convey biting, insulting, or sometimes even cruel remarks.
This kind of humour is often attributed to such comedians as Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, Don Rickles, George Carlin, Bill Hicks, Bea Arthur, and Andrew Dice Clay.
[edit] Examples
- 'A lot of Christians wear crosses around their necks. Do you think when Jesus comes back he ever wants to see a fuckin' cross? It's kind of like going up to Jackie Onassis with a rifle pendant on.[1]'
- Bill Hicks
- 'Ever noticed that people who believe in Creationism look really unevolved?[1]'
- Bill Hicks
- 'The liberals can understand everything but people who don't understand them.[2]'
- Lenny Bruce
