Return Of The Jedi (1983)
The Funny Death: A blind Han Solo (Harrison Ford) blunders about trying to protect himself from old foe 💦Boba Fett (Jeremy Bulloch) and accidentally hits the bounty hunter's rocket pack, sending Fett flying into the mouth of the Sarlaac.
If It Had Been Played Straight: Fanboy fave Boba wouldn't have been allowed to die (as, indeed, is the ca🍃se in the Extended Universe beyond the films), thus totally missing the droll ꦚjustice of Han's typically clumsy revenge.
Happy Gilmore (1996)
The Funny Death: Happy (Adam Sandler) tries to give mentor Chubbs (Carl Weathers) a present of the dead alligator that once bit off Chubbs' hand. However, he is so traumatised he b💃acks away from the gift… out of an open window.
If It Had Been Played Straight: Chubbs would have died heroically taking hi𝔍🌌s revenge on the gator… Actually, no, that would be just as silly.
Hot Shots! (1991)
The Funny Death: The Deer Hunter p💜arody in which Mailman (Ryan Stiles), downed in Vietnam, is shot by a hunter because thღe branches stuck to his helmet make him look like a deer.
If It Had Been Played Straight: No need - we already have The Deer Hunter for that.
Shrek The Third (2007)
The Funny Death: Everyone gathers at the deathbed of King Harold (John Cleese), but the frog isn't quite ready to croak just yet. Every time Pus🔯s In Boots (Antonio Banderas) tries to take off his hat in mourning, the King manages another few seconds of life.
If It Had Been Played Straight: It would be a fairly boring scene of exposition; as it stands, this manages to sneak the plot in between the gags without actually compromising the ൲sadness. When the King eventually expires, it's actually quite serious.
Old School (2003)
The Funny Death: Ever wondered why fraternities are usually reserved for the young? Elderly fratboy Blue (Patrick Cranshaw) finds out when his heart can't cope with the sight of two 𒉰topless women♐ at a house party.
If It Had Been Played Straight: The⛄ fr🦂at house would have been closed and an inquest held into Blue's death.
Shark Attack 3: Megalodon (2002)
The Funny Deaths: Yes, this film went straight-to-DVD, but nearly 40 million YouTube views can't be wrong, as a shark attacks a luxury yacht𝐆, conveniently changing its size to suit each new v🐼ictim.
If It Had Been Played Straight: When a film is made this cheaply, 💮the gap between unintentional and intentional humour tends to be a moot point.
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
The Funny Death: An 🃏increasingly farcical scrap betwee🌠n hitmen Grocer (Dan Akyroyd) and Martin Blank (John Cusack) ends when the latter smashes a television set over his opponent's head.
If It Had Been Played Straight: The fight would be entirely appliance-free and Martin would ha𒆙ve just shot him.
The Last Supper (1995)
The Funny Deaths: A bunch of liberal gradua🐠tes (led by Cameron Diaz) invite right-wing extremists to their home. If they donღ't recant their beliefs, they are poisoned and buried in the garden.
If It Had Been Played Straight: The students would simply be kill🐟ing people to pay for their tuition fees.
Star Trek: Generations (1994)
The Funny Death: It's the biggest event in Star Trek history - t🐼he final frontier of James Tiberius Kirk (William Shatner). Yet how does he die? In a blaze of g🍸lory? Saving the world? Nope. He FALLS OFF A BRIDGE.
If It Had Been Played Straight: Oh, it is, as Shatner em✨otes as. Only. Shatner canꦕ. Emote. It's the gap between the Shakespearian ambition and the mundane manner of despatch that causes the chuckles.
Time Bandits (1981)
The Funny Deaths: Kevin (Craig Warnock) 🍌has r🥂eturned home from his time-travelling adventures. Unfortunately, he's brought a chunk of pure Evil with him and his hapless parents ignore his warning not to touch it.
If It Had Been Played Straight: A more traditional🦄 movie would end with Kevin reunited with his folks. Not for Terry Gilliam, who can't wait to see the dull, unimaginative duo blow up.
