万荣笑话浅议

On Wanrong Jokes

万荣笑话是成长于黄土高原上的一支幽默之花,它大约产生于明清时期,由"谢村挣"演化而成,具有创作群体广泛、大巧若拙、藏智显愚、违反逻辑、与时俱进、寓教于笑等特点,集中表现了万荣人争强好胜、幽默诙谐的民风。万荣笑话同时也是万荣人智慧的结晶和万荣社会发展的民间史书,是万荣精神的抽象与表达。

Taking root in Loess Plateau, the Beginning of Wanrong Jokes can be traced back to the period of the Ming and Qing Dynasty. It originated from what is known as ＂Xiecunzheng＂ or ＂Arguments of Xie Village＂, which reflects the unbeatable and humorous character of Wanrong people. As Wanrong Jokes are collectively created, they are rich in wisdom, unique in logic and keep up with the times. Therefore, it is not only regarded as the expression of Wanrong people＇s wisdom and spirit but also a folk history of the development of the local society.