Flouting Cooperative Maxims In The Making Of Jokes In The Sitcom “The Big Bang Theory”

Abstract

This paper investigates how flouting the Gricean maxims is used to create comedic effects in the television series The Big Bang theory. The aim of the paper is to find out what maxims are flouted the most to create comedy. The study is formed on the transcription of episodes 1 of seasons 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 of the series.