The sense of nonsense lies in the nonsense of sense. Comment on Paolillo's (1998) 'Gary Larson's Far Side: Nonsense? Nonsense!' - Debate

摘要

The present work puts into perspective claims that have been made in a recent article by Paolillo (1998). It is pointed out that the conclusions drawn are based on misrepresentation and misunderstanding of our general approach as well as the aims of the criticized study by Kohler and Ruch (1994) in particular. Different ways of taxonomizing hunter are discussed and it is concluded on the basis of both studies that Far Side humor falls well within the boundaries of the taxonomy of humor we developed.