Self-deprecation is the act of reprimanding oneself by belittling, undervaluing, or disparaging oneself,[1] or being excessively modest.[2][3] It can be used in humor and tension release.[4]
Self-deprecation is often perceived as being a characteristic of certain nations, such as Great Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, where "blowing one's own trumpet" is frowned upon.[5] Famous examples include English comedian David Mitchell.[according to whom?] It is also seen as a major component of the comedy of American comedians such as Rodney Dangerfield, Phyllis Diller, Joan Rivers,[6] Louis C.K., Don Knotts,[7] Woody Allen,[8] Zach Galifianakis, Mike Birbiglia, Carrot Top, Jon Stewart, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Bernie Mac and Amy Schumer.
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- ^ "Self-deprecation". The Free Dictionary. Farlex. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
- ^ Self-Deprecation - Personality & Spirituality
- ^ Self-deprecation | Define Self-deprecation at Dictionary.com
- ^ Hill, Matthew. "The Funny Thing About Work". Society for Intercultural Training and Research. Retrieved 2011-05-04.
- ^ "Self-Deprecation". Debrett's. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ^ Morris, Wesley (2010-06-20). "The many faces of Joan Rivers". The Boston Globe.
- ^ "Don Knotts Obituary: View Don Knotts's Obituary by The Washington Post". Legacy.com. 2006-02-25. Retrieved 2013-07-01.
- ^ Forward, The (2009-06-10). "Is self-deprecation killing Jewish comedy? - Israel News | Haaretz Daily Newspaper". Haaretz.com. Retrieved 2013-07-01.