A dramatic composition, or representation of a bright and amusing character, based upon the foibles of individuals, the manners of society, or the ludicrous events or accidents of life; a play in which mirth predominates and the termination of the plot is happy; -- opposed to tragedy.

COMPARISON: used to compare one thing with another CONFLICT: armed conflict between nations and identifiable groups of people (e.g. Christian militia in Lebanon). Use REBELLION when the object of conflict is overthrow of the existing government by rebels. CONGRESS: used for both the U.S. House and Senate.; may be used with major conflicts of federal legislation CONSTRUCTION: use for general stories about the industry; may include major construction projects, e.g. state roads; not a synonym for BUILDING. CONSUMER: links various stories about consumer issues. CONTAMINATION: non-environmental (as in food, medicines, drinking water and other consumables); use POLLUTION for environment. CONTEST: for all types of contests. CONTROVERSY: can be used for both controversial issues and people.

a film with elicits laughter or humor by celebrating or showing the eternal ironies of human existence; types include screwball, dark/black, farce, slapstick, dead-pan, parody, romantic comedy, etc. Example: See many examples in the genre section on comedy films

This term describes a play that is light in tone and designed to provoke laughter. The ancient Greeks are credited with inventing comedies as a way to comments satirically on domestic situations.

a film in which Steve Buscemi, pretending to be a farm husband, gets his arm caught in an auger

film or dramatic work depicting the uphill struggle and eventual success of a sympathetic hero or heroine; usually about ordinary people in difficult but non-life-threatening predicaments. Examples: Shakespeare, As You Like It; Shaw, Pygmalion.

Japanese anime directed by Kazuto Nakazawa and animated by Studio 4° C. It was released in Japan as an OVA in 2000.http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=3554 Comedy (OAV) - Anime News Network It is the third part of the Sweat Punch series of short films.