I'm a big fan of interrupters. This isn't really self-explantory--what I mean is the very sudden switch of conversation topic between people. This may be a tad confusing at first, but the opening scene in The Importance of Being Earnest exemplifies it rather well. In the scene, Algernon and Jack are talking about somewhat serious topics (albeit with comedy laced throughout the conversation). Suddenly, however, the conversation topic is switched to cucumber sandwiches, a complete deviation from the original banter. Jack asks to have one, Algernon refuses, and eats one himself. This sudden, swift switch of conversation topic is comical in nature, as it provides a relief from the main story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRZ2Sh5-XuM
This video is a classic that makes absolutely no sense. I really don't think it critiques any part of society...it could possibly be interpreted as a commentary on the monotony of everyday tasks? I'm not sure, but it's nonsensical and hilarious.
This is rather out of context but I thought Jersey Shore was hilarious because of how dumb they were. That sounds pretty demonic and judgmental, but we all have our vices. Even though Jersey Shore is not still running, it rather perfectly mocked the rampant "party culture" that a large part of our society fantasizes about.
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