Title:
THE DIMENSIONS OF REALITY USE OF HUMOR IN THE BUGINESE ETHNIC

Authors:
M. Dalyan , Muslimin M.T. , Kaharuddin , Nurfitri , Hunaeni , Citra Andini and Mastang , Indonesia

Abstract:
The problem of this research originates by observing the prevalence of ethnic Buginese humor on various occasions. This fact is different with the "hard" stereotype attached to the Bugis ethnicity. This research aims to 1) describe the dimensions of the usefulness of humor in based on the local values and culture of the Buginese community, and 2) to analyze the dimensions of the usefulness of humor for the Buginese ethnic in Lise Village, Panca Lautang District, Sidrap Regency. The data were taken in Ada tongeng (lecco-lecco ada) from the Lise Buginese community. Furthermore, data analysis was carried out using content and context analysis techniques while still considering semantic and pragmatic aspects to explore the meaning of linguistic elements and problems of differences in responses or logic games between participants. The results of the data analysis show that based on the context of the situation, Bugis ethnic humor suggests the dimensions of usefulness as follows; (1) Entertainment, (2) Education, (3) Self-defense, (4) Self-introspection, (5) Removing formality, (6) Facilitating social relations, (7) Demonstrating eloquence, (8) Persuading, (9) Beat the interlocutor.