Comedy vs. Tragic Comedy_Spring 26 by Brianna Smith https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s A space for students to brainstorm examples of comedy vs. tragic comedy en-us 2025-10-13 03:43:11 UTC 2026-03-16 15:09:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/svg/1f3ad.svg The Princess Bride- Comedy bsmith294 https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3629019394 This movie is light and happy throughout. Even the more "intense" scenes are tinged with humor and and air of the absurd.

]]> 2025-10-13 03:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3629019394 Mrs. Doubtfire - Tragicomedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3635887843 While the story is comedic, with their father posing as their nanny. It's also really sad that he can't see them normally, and the state of his life after separating from his wife is somewhat depressing.

]]> 2025-10-16 13:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3635887843 The Fault in our Stars-Tragicomedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824823102 While the story is sweet with elements of comedy, it is sad due to the illness the boy has.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824823102 Mask https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824823894 This is a really funny movie and it's like a cartoon and those are funny.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824823894 Norbit - Tragicomedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824133 While this movie is a funny movie because of the scenes but it's also sad because Norbit's wife is forcing him to stay in their relationship knowing he is miserable in the marriage.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824133 Hangover 1 https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824260 Mason Covey - Hangover is a tragic comedy because they lose the groom who is getting married the next day. It is also very funny because one of his groomsmen gets married to a stripper, loses his tooth, and ends up breaking up with his girlfriend.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824260 Five feet apart https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824336 Its a tragic comedy because it contains really heartfelt but funny pieces.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824336 Madea https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824421 Its comedy because Madea is funny all the time.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824421 Shrek -Comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824641 The story is almost completely comedy lol... need I say more..?

]]> 2026-03-13 18:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824641 Deadpool- Tragicomedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824664 Deadpool is a comedy because it often makes jokes and references with dark or alternative meanings.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824664 https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824981 Forest Gump is a tragic comedy because it has funny moments, but it can be emotional and serious.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824824981 The Simpsons- Comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824825165 Goes over common issues that family's may have in a comedic and hyperbolic way that teaches lessons as well, being a satire on the average sitcom.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824825165 Velocipastor - Comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824825658 This song is so incredibly funny that most people don't even realize it's a real movie. It's about a guy who turns into a velociraptor whenever he gets angry...

]]> 2026-03-13 18:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824825658 Groundhog Day https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824825831 He tells but he is suck in the same day over and over and doesn't know why or how to fix it

]]> 2026-03-13 18:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824825831 Saturday night live https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824825882 SNL is simply funny because of celebrity guests and live studio audiences.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824825882 Daddy Day Care(comedy) https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824826025 The man struggles to have a day care it had a lot of jokes.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824826025 Talking Ted https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824826027 He make crude jokes and bad things happen

]]> 2026-03-13 18:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824826027 comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824826674 its funny and Chris is goofy.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824826674 Lego Batman - Tragicomedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824826804 While the movie is pretty silly, it explores themes of loneliness that makes it kind of sad.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824826804 Ride Along - Comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824826914 This is a comedy because Kevin Hart is trying his best to be "tough" for his fiance brother who is played by Ice Cube, who gives Kevin Hart a hard time, which makes it funny.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824826914 Tragicomedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824826926 It displays hard elements of dark humor regarding deep-rooted family issues. It's comedic because the way the family is portrayed and the script heavily reflects in a comedic way how someone in the family would respond.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824826926 https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824827134 2026-03-13 18:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824827134 https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824827195 Jim Carrey movies are always funny

]]> 2026-03-13 18:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824827195 https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824827394 Coming to America is a comedy because its funny all the way throughout.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824827394 It ends with us https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824828527 It's a tragic comedy because it is funny but there is also a dark side when they are arguing and he pushes her down the steps.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824828527 Tragiccomedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824828729 Its incredibly humorous but it followed Jack and watches him navigate his life as a kid in an adult's body due to his disorder. The experiences shown make these humorers and is written in a realistic manor.

]]> 2026-03-13 18:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3824828729 Doctor Who - Tragicomedy tjrobinson9 https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827266498 The Doctor uses many jokes and quips to cover up his depression. He also parts from his companions in tragic ways.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827266498 Tragic Comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827266743 This is a tragic comedy because it is a generally funny movie but the main character struggles with figuring out who she is and accepting connection.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827266743 White Chicks - Comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827266752 This movie is a comedy movie because it is filled with funny moments. The point of the whole movie is to make people laugh. There aren't really any tragic moments.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827266752 Madea https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827267686 Madea is a comedy but also a darker side to comedy, her jokes are dark and often rude but she says it in a joking manner that makes her seem completely fine and as if she is not saying something rude.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827267686 50 First Dates https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827267778 This is a tragicomedy, it's funny because any Adam Sandler movie is funny, that's his whole gig but the girl having the traumatic injury causing her to lose her memory and the same day repeats for her is what makes it sad

]]> 2026-03-16 15:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827267778 War of Worlds https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827267854 This is a tragic comedy because it shows the alien invasion of the world, and touches on tough themes.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827267854 Spaceballs https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827268013 They make dumb jokes throughout and nothing is serious

]]> 2026-03-16 15:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827268013 Grown-Ups https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827268086 It has Adam Sandler in it and the purpose is to be comedy for family's.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827268086 Wolf of Wall Street - Tragicomedy colalderman https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827268091 Tragicomedy Because he was arrested for his actions and lost his wife and kids, but the movie is hilarious

]]> 2026-03-16 15:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827268091 Comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827269241 This movie is just consistently funny

]]> 2026-03-16 15:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827269241 Legally Blonde- Comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827269426 Legally blonde is a comedy because it goes through the life of a girl who is almost completely oblivious to the world and creates irony throughout the movie.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827269426 Leprechaun- Horror Comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827269906 It has crude humor and jumpscares.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827269906 Grey's Anatomy - Tragicomedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827270341 This is a Tragicomedy because there are many tragic moments, but they always find the light. It is a show about surgeons, so there are a lot of deaths. There are also a lot of funny moments to make the show light.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827270341 Mean Girls- Comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827270960 The story consistently made jokes about all of the characters in the movie, which is entertaining and amusing to viewers.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827270960 TallaDega Nights https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827271045 This is a tragic comedy because it is funny throughout the whole movie but his wife ends up leaving him and he ends up going on a downwards slope.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827271045 Marley & Me https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827271625 Tragedy Comedy- It has many funny moments but the end takes a sad turn.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827271625 21 Jump street- Comedy colalderman https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827272078 It is funny

]]> 2026-03-16 15:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827272078 Spider-man Into The Spider-Verse https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827272657 While the tone is often humorous it deals with themes of legacy and sacrifice

]]> 2026-03-16 15:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827272657 22 jump street-comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827272754 It doesn't cover major themes, and stays relatively grounded.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827272754 Jumanji https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827272924 PEAK comedy

]]> 2026-03-16 15:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827272924 The Lego Movie - Tragicomedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827272986 While the movie is for kids and all of the "Lego" movies are comedies (ex. The Lego Batman movie, which is a parody) The deeper meaning of the movie is that everyone is special no matter what skills you have or traits you have

Quote from movie that sums the theme up

You don't have to be the bad guy. You are the most talented, most interesting, and most extraordinary person in the universe. And you are capable of amazing things. Because you are the Special.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827272986 My Girl- Tragic Comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827273001 My Girl is a tragic comedy because it allows for laughs since it goes through the life of a young girl which can always make someone laugh but it also features a lot of death and sadness that she has to face.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827273001 Dictator- Comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827273485 Consistently just making stupid Jokes the whole time

]]> 2026-03-16 15:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827273485 Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Comedy tjrobinson9 https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827273541 It throws British dry humor throughout the whole movie.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827273541 I Feel Pretty https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827274448 This movie is lighthearted and funny but the underlying message is that the main character is too insecure to do the things she wants to do.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827274448 Remember the Titans https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827277036 There are elements of comedy in the movie between the characters, however there is also death, sadness, and hate.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827277036 Murder Mystery - Comedy https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827279152 This movie is adventurous and lighthearted.

]]> 2026-03-16 15:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bsmith294/k3kj6qz7t6ez551s/wish/3827279152