Sparkes, Reginald F. An address delivered by Reginald K. Sparkes at a luncheon on the characteristics of Newfoundland humour, life and culture.

• Format: Audio
• Language: English
• Subjects: Social beliefs; practices and customs; People; Sparkes; Reginald Ford; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_oral/id/548

Recording of a speech delivered by Reginald Ford Sparkes at a luncheon. Summary of Reginald Sparkes' academic and professional achievements; Reginald Sparkes introduces the purpose of his address as entertainment and the theme of his speech as the characteristics of Newfoundland wit and humour; describes the character of a Newfoundlander as being measured both by humour and wit; defines sense of humour as "a mind able to enjoy humour and able to receive it"; Newfoundlanders are marked by both wit and humour, but distinguished by their wit; contextualization of Newfoundland humour by region and genre; shares several stories to illustrate wit; tells several stories to illustrate different kinds of humour; describes the purpose, consequences and uses of humour. Recording ends at 25:20. At 25:55 recording of a radio broadcast in Grand Falls-Windsor begins. Broadcasting is of David Windsor's Invitation to Worship Program and sermon on love. At 30:38 instrumental music begins playing. Music ends at 32:18.