Abstract
This study attempts to explore different kinds of jokes that are
cracked in the leading infotainment programs of Pakistani news
channels. Benign Violation Theory provides conceptual roots for
the study which describes jokes as a benign violation of
something. The systematic sampling technique is used to draw a
sample from the infotainment programs that include Khabarnaak,
Khabardar, Hasb-e-Haal, Syasi Theater, Sawa Teen, and Mazaaq
Raat. Content Analysis is the method by with the data is coded
into categories formulated by both deductive and inductive
approaches. The results show that the frequency of using dark
humor in the satirical language differs within and between the
groups. Moreover, Khabarnaak cracked more jokes that were
dark. On the other hand, Mazaaq Raat cracked the least dark jokes
in its programs as compared to the other four leading
infotainment programs of Pakistani news channels. The study
also helps to find the reasons behind sending advice notices to all
the broadcast stations of Pakistan by PEMRA to put a check on
the content of these programs.
Muhammad Awais, Bushra H. Rahman, Farahat Ali, Amna Zulfiqar. (2020) Laugh Labs and Their Treatment: Analysis of the Satirical Language of Leading Infotainment Programs of Pakistani News Channels, Journal of Media Studies, Volume-35, Issue-1.
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