Comment Re:not my kid, thank you (Score 1) 251
Since I didn't know what oxymoron means, a quick search on wikipedia gave me this, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxymoron
For instance, some oxymorons used in this manner to arouse humor include:
* Government organization
* Microsoft Works
* Gomer Pyle, the Jim Nabors character, when he gets a look of inspiration on his face and says "SHAZAAM!" (In this case it is the TV viewer who is presupposed to be familiar with the intended humor in the context of the Andy Griffith TV show combined with the Marvel Comics character Captain Marvel) This example demonstrates the non-linguistic aspects of oxymoron humor.
For instance, some oxymorons used in this manner to arouse humor include:
* Government organization
* Microsoft Works
* Gomer Pyle, the Jim Nabors character, when he gets a look of inspiration on his face and says "SHAZAAM!" (In this case it is the TV viewer who is presupposed to be familiar with the intended humor in the context of the Andy Griffith TV show combined with the Marvel Comics character Captain Marvel) This example demonstrates the non-linguistic aspects of oxymoron humor.
