Just some thoughts on why the comedy didn’t work for me all the time: the way the characters reacted to the jokes was “unnatural” for Star Wars movies, and for most real situations in general. We’re used to that in marvel movies at this point, but I personally think they went too far in both TLJ and TFA. RO’s humor works perfectly for me though, and I think that’s largely because the characters’ reactions to the funny things seem more natural.
Examples please.
The reaction of the imperial trooper to Kylo choking Hux. “Right away sir”. I don’t have a problem with anything except the delivery. He should be scared as hell or something but he’s just saying funny one liners. Compare that to everyone’s reactions to Vader’s chokings in ESB. It makes it all look like a skit something made purely for comedy, and I personally prefer comedy when it comes naturally.
The “busy day” joke. That’s something really weird and disrespectful to say if you’re Rey. Sure Luke disrespected Yoda at first, but after he learned his true identity it was nothing but respect. I was ok with the nowhere joke and the tickling joke, both work really well and feel more natural.
FWIW the one you just quote from RO (choke on your aspirations) was one of the few in RO that annoyed me.
Agree.