A comedian in ancient farce.
Pinyin: páI Yu not u
detailed description
In ancient times, it was characterized by science, including performers of music, drama, songs and dances; Only men, no women; Low social status, often compared to dwarfs and monks, and even regarded as "insults"; Some people perform in front of the king, some serve in the army, and more people wander among the people. Because of their social status, ancient books only recorded their activities in the court. )
"Xunzi Zheng Lun": "Today's tall people, short people, apprentices, those who insult but don't insult, those who don't know how to insult!" Tang Li Fuyan's "Continued Mystery Record Xin Fair Going to Immortals": "There are songs and dances in the temple, excellent songs and praises, bright lights and candles, and silk and bamboo."
Famous nuoyou
Dreaming, Travelling and Guo Sheren —— From Sima Qian's Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio
Xi, you and crosstalk
You can't simply equate Xi you with crosstalk. There are similarities between the two, and there is a certain origin relationship. The following are the similarities and differences between Xi You and crosstalk.
First, satire is the lifeline.
Xi You's satirical advice is obviously persuasive, but it is rarely killed by a stick. Because of its content, it should be included in the category of political satire.
Crosstalk has obvious inheritance in this respect. Some cross talks are aimed at the rulers. For example, tell the emperor to change careers.
Second, take entertainment as a coat.
Kindness is a joke, and the core of harmony is laughter. The skills used by Xi You are similar to the "baggage" of cross talk, which has the same effect.
Third, use language as a means.
The language of Xi You is rich and varied, forming a strong comedy style. Especially the clever use of argot, irony and exaggeration. In terms of language, cross talk also has obvious inheritance. For example, the code word: riddles; Irony: The bottom of On Teasing: "exaggeration": "selling cloth ends"