All three plays were noted for their use of sharp language and making fun of human failings.

VOA: special.2010.08.08

They're throwing out insults, maybe they're tickling each other, maybe they're making fun of each other, maybe they're making fun of themselves, and there's some aggression to it.

他们会说伤人的话，胳肢别人，取笑对方，取笑自己，而这些打闹是有一定的侵略性的。

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They were making fun of themselves and other immigrants who did not speak English well.

VOA: special.2009.07.19

Jack Benny won the hearts of Americans by making fun of himself.

VOA: special.2009.10.11