Comic relief
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For the charity organization, see Comic Relief (charity).
Comic relief is the inclusion of a humorous character or scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension.
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Comic relief often takes the form of a bumbling, wisecracking sidekick of the hero or villain in a work of fiction. A sidekick used for comic relief will usually comment on the absurdity of the hero's situation and make comments that would be inappropriate for a character who is to be taken seriously.
Sometimes comic relief characters will appear in fiction that is comedic. This generally occurs when the work enters a dramatic moment, but the character continues to be comical regardless.
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