what is the difference? And can you provide some examples?
@Not: this is not a homework assignment, i'm just trying to better understand the difference between the two as it is not always clear which is which.
Satire is a witty farcical depiction, which can sometimes be a long-winded one, that brings a point home. Humor does not depend so much on dressing up language in a fancy way like satire does. What satire sometimes misses is the way that humor is able to get to a punchline quicker. Humor is a crowd-pleaser because it lives on the immediate reactions of its intended audience
There is a difference but sometimes they can be done at the same time. Look at Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister--both which combine satire and comedy brilliantly.
Sometimes a fine line of distinction exists between them in practice. A satire usually is found in a literary work, including a drama or play. It makes use of ridicule, irony or sarcasm. The purpose of satire is to expose and thereby denounce vice or folly. Examples of political satire could be found in many of the works of George Orwell, incuding 'Animal Farm' and '1984'. As well, some of the spoofs on shows such as Saturday Night Live might fall into the classification of satire. Tina Fey's impersonation of Sarah Palin arguably may have been a work of satire.
Political humour tends to be more well-intended. Some of the jokes and remarks are more like pats on the backs for the politicians. A piece of political humour which I recall showed a photograph of Ronald Reagan taking an oath of office. The words "Do solemnly swear ..." were shown above his head as if he was speaking them. Nancy Reagan was looking at him adoringly while the words "What an actor!" appeared in a cloud above her head.