Table of Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Acknowledgements v
3. Preface vi
4. Table of Contents viii
5. 1. Introduction 1
6. 2. Conceptualizing Failed Humor 21
7. 3. Failed Humor as Miscommunication 43
8. 4. Triggers of Failed Humor 61
9. 5. Triggers of Failure Specific to Humor 85
10. 6. Managing Failed Humor in Interaction 108
11. 7. Failed Humor and Society 140
12. 8. Conclusion 164
13. Appendix A: Transcription Conventions 169
14. References 170
15. Index 183