Implikatur dan Strategi Humor: Kajian Pragmatik pada Dialog Miko dan Vania dalam Komedi Malam Minggu Miko

Abstract

Human communication, both verbal and nonverbal, is rich with dynamic meanings that are not always conveyed literally. This article discusses conversational implicature in the comedy show Malam Minggu Miko, specifically the episode "Hipnotis Vania," using a pragmatic approach to examine how Grice’s Cooperative Principle, particularly its maxims, is applied or violated in character interactions, and how such violations can actually generate implicatures that carry specific meanings. The study adopts a qualitative approach through in-depth observation of the comedy episode, which is then transcribed into written text for analysis. In the interactions between the characters Miko and Vania, both adherence to and violations of the Cooperative Principle are evident. The maxim of quantity is the most frequently fulfilled, while violations most commonly occur in the maxims of quantity and relevance, particularly by the character Vania. These violations do not necessarily indicate communication breakdowns; rather, they often give rise to implicatures that enrich the meaning of the interactions. For instance, even in seemingly irrelevant dialogues, implicit meanings are preserved and can be interpreted by the hearer through the context of the utterance. Thus, violations of maxims do not always suggest flaws in communication but can serve as pragmatic strategies to convey certain intentions. The analysis of conversational implicature reveals the pragmatic connections between utterances, even when they appear to deviate from the Cooperative Principle. Comedy, as a form of entertainment, also utilizes maxim violations to create humorous effects that remain communicative and meaningful, reflecting the reality of everyday conversational practices.