"Humor ought to be pointed-ought to preserve its relationship to wit- and it ought to be fearless"
I agree with these three points. In order for something to be truly funny it must be directed at a person, thing, event, feeling or a place. If it is not directed at something in particular, it is hard for it to remain on the track of hilarity.
As for wit as it relates to humor, I agree that they must be in total harmony. Wit is the heart and soul of humor as it gives intellectual evidence that helps draw attention to a theme being presented by the comedian.
Along with these two points, the third is extremely important. A comedian cannot be afraid of anything; of hurting peoples feelings, of saying something politically incorrect or of ruining their own reputation. If they fear anything, they will hold back. This hesitation takes away from the humor of it all. Daniel Tosh is funny for his fearlessness. He pokes fun at every race, religion, orientation, and gender. He doesn't hold back and he is not afraid of making people mad, and that makes him all the more funny.
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