A Study Of Comedy Variety Shows Under The Perspective Of Carnival Theory

Comedy variety shows have developed to date and still occupy a prominent place among the diverse aesthetic needs of contemporary audiences.As a product of the combination of comedy art and variety shows,comedy variety shows engage in deep communication and dialogue in the form of popular culture,stepping out of the carnival in laughing and being laughed at.In terms of the carnival representation of comedy variety shows,they have three main characteristics: universality,ritual and subversiveness.The fusion of intertwined comedy boundaries,the production concept of cooperation and co-creation,and the expansion of the carnival square create a universal carnival atmosphere;the crowning and uncrowning of characters and program forms release the ritualistic carnival factor;the broken traditional aesthetics,the unconventional square language,the audiovisual feast of digital technology,and the parody reconstruction of classic elements promote the subversive carnival spirit.In terms of the carnival connotation of comedy variety shows,their carnival laughter is derived from the theme of "life flow" from the bottom perspective and the emotional call of identity,with the dual nature of deconstruction and construction,subversion and creation,reflecting people’s pursuit and aspiration for freedom.After ten years of development,comedy variety shows have also experienced a number of alienation crises in the process of triggering public revelry,such as the conflict between the competition model and the law of creation,the lack of identity of the boring farce and the value of entertainment to death,warning the future development of comedy variety shows should reserve good comedy resources,build brands and IPs,adhere to the spirit of comedy,do not forget the original intention and forge ahead.