Beschrijving
Misunderstood Words Lead to Comic Results. Miscellaneous type. (Including the previous Types 1698F and 1698L.) A deaf person misunderstands similar-sounding words, which leads to unexpected (comic) results or dialog. Cf. Type 1698N.
In some cases, someone feigns deafness in order to avoid an obligation or some other unpleasant situation.
In others, a hearing person wants to make fun of a deaf person but is embarrassed by his answers [X111.6].
In some cases, someone feigns deafness in order to avoid an obligation or some other unpleasant situation.
In others, a hearing person wants to make fun of a deaf person but is embarrassed by his answers [X111.6].
Motief
X111.6
Commentaar
The Questions and answers are often in rhymes.
Combinaties
1805.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
1698G
Subgenre
mop