| 101 | From Keaton to Carrey: The Pitfalls of Pratfalls --- Physical comedy through the ages, with a focus on great physical comedians such as Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, John Ritter, and Mark Linn-Baker. The TV show "Family Matters" will be studiously avoided. |
| 102 | Beating a Dead Horse --- This course stresses the value of taking a (often unfunny) phrase and repeating it until it becomes hilarious. Examples from real life are analyzed, including "Where's the Beef?", David Letterman, and of course the name of the Yinstitute itself. Warning: Although most PAChY courses last only a few weeks, this course tends to drag on for quite a while. |
| 102 | Comical Barnyard Noises |