Investigating Freudian Slips As Humorous Devices In Tiaret Speech Community

Abstract

This study analyses the fascinating interaction between language, psychology, and humour within the Tiaret speech community, by concentrating on the phenomenon of Freudian slips. Which happen when a person accidentally says a word that reveals a hidden desire, usually repressed unconscious desire. The objective of this research is to shed the light on how these slips function as a rich source of humour in social practices, in addition to being a sign of subconscious psychological activity. The research attempts to examine the ways people of Tiaret consider Freudian slips as humour scenarios, second the reasons of producing slips and lastly explore the usefulness of Freudian slips as humour. The conducted study incorporates survey questionnaire and semi structured interview and therefore combines both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Our participants are divided into two categories first category are students from English department, while the second are random citizens from Tiaret community. The outcomes demonstrates that people in Tiaret embrace Freudian slips as a source of humour, delighting in their unexpected and illuminating qualities. Furthermore, the results determine the reasons that may cause Freudian slips including distraction, unconscious thoughts and desires, repression, and sleep deprivation. Moreover, these findings investigate the contribution of Freudian slips as humorous devices by creating moments of surprise and incongruity.