Bathos's from the Greek, meaning depth. As used in English it originally referred to a particular type of bad poetry, but it's now used more broadly to cover any ridiculous artwork or performance. More strictly speaking, bathos's unintended humor caused by an incongruous combination of high and low. If the contrast's intended, it may be described as Burlesque or mock-heroic. It should also not be confused with pathos, which's general storytelling directed to the emotions, usually sadness. Defin… (More on Bathos)