Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) uses humor and satire to address existential absurdity, not just in bad films but in life itself. By employing complex intertextual riffs and jokes that celebrate rather than solely ridicule absurdities, the series illustrates ways to cope with the absurdity of existence. Through the playful engagement with flawed filmmaking, MST3K encourages viewers to embrace life's inherent pointlessness, echoing themes from Albert Camus' philosophy in "The Myth of Sisyphus," where rebellion against cosmic absurdity is championed.
"The show has a knack for complex intertextuality, which associates elements of the riffed movie with other elements in media and culture, transforming ridicule into a celebration of absurdity."
"Jokes often amount to clever, playful witticism—this transformation allows the viewer to embrace the absurdity instead of solely critiquing it."
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