英语时差:谈谈喜剧
Mike: Amanda, I'm dying to see that new Jim Carrey film that came out on Friday. I hear it's one of his best performances ever.
Amanda: Mike, you know I'm not a fan of slapstick. If I were, I'd watch Tom and Jerry cartoons instead. Can we go see something else, like a nice romantic comedy or even a thriller?
Mike: Jim Carrey is hilarious! He's one of the most talented comedians alive today. Gosh Amanda, where's your sense of humor?
Amanda: I honestly can't stand his manic acting and the silly faces he makes. I'd rather stay at home and watch sitcoms on TV, or I could just pop in a DVD from my "Friends" box set.
Mike: Oh, can I come over to your place? We can watch it together. "Friends" is one of my favorite shows, too. I've seen nearly every episode from all ten seasons. I think it's the best show ever aired.
Amanda: Me too! My favorite character is Chandler—his one-liners always make me crack up. Actually, now that I think about it, you remind me of him sometimes.
Mike: Funny, I was about to say you remind me of Monica from "Friends"—you're a neat freak just like her, and you love cooking!
slapstick (n.) 闹剧；搞笑剧
Andrew's parents still enjoy watching the slapstick comedy of the Three Stooges.
hilarious (adj.) 极好笑的
The dialogues were so hilarious that the audience kept laughing throughout the play.
manic (adj.) 狂热的；疯狂的
I try to avoid my neighbor's manic dog as much as I can, as its constant barking and hyperventilation scare me.
sitcom (n.) 情境喜剧
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is a popular American sitcom based on the real-life experiences of Ray Romano.
episode (n.) 一集（连续剧）
Teresa is such a huge fan of "Desperate Housewives" that she turned down a party invitation so that she could stay home and watch the latest episode of the series.
romantic comedy 浪漫喜剧
A: I thoroughly enjoyed that romantic comedy we saw last weekend.
B: Me too! Seeing that movie made me want to call my boyfriend and tell him how much I love him.
sense of humor 幽默感
A: My grandmother says the most important thing one should have is a sense of humor.
B: I agree--laughter is the best medicine during tough times.
to crack up 使（某人）捧腹大笑
A: Those jokes you e-mailed me were so funny!
B: Yeah, I know--I cracked up when I first read them, too.
