The difference between absurdism and surrealism

Question

Can someone the difference between these two concepts and if possible, how they pertain to humour?

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Answer 1

Surrealism involves presenting images that come from the unconscious mind, and that are in a sense our inner reality.

Abusurdism involves presenting images that are intentionally ridiculous, sometimes for their surprise value, sometimes as a way of mocking society.