Why do jokes make us laugh?

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What are the things that make you laugh in jokes, comics, cartoons or real situations ?

have you ever tried to look closer at the things that make you laugh ? are they really funny ? why do you laugh ? what can you say about laughter ?

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I think i probably laugh most at things i can relate to. But it's strange that the most popular comedy...

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Why do racist jokes sometimes make me laugh?

Like when I watch Dave Chapelle I laugh when I hear him say racist jokes and skits. And a some years ago when I watched chris Rock on tv.

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Because there are times when it is funny. Example: Q: What is long, black, and smells terrible? A: The...

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Have you heard of any funny jokes that you would like to share with us and make us laugh?

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What's got 100 balls and f**ks rabbits? A shotgun. I have a crass sense of humour, so if you're offended...

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Why do comedians crack very lame jokes assuming it would make the audience laugh?

There are a lot of comedy sequences and dialogues / oneliners, which hardly makes anyone laugh , but still , a lot of money is invested in making it.why?

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Anyone can get into comedy. Very few people are funny

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Why does the guy I like seem to always make jokes to make me laugh?

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To make you like him more :)

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Have you heard any good jokes lately that could make us all laugh?

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A lawyer married a woman who had previously divorced ten husbands. On their wedding night, she told...

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I have a huge crush on a co-worker. I don't know if he likes me or not. Sometimes I think he goes out of his way to get my attention(likes to do goofy things to make me laugh, jokes around with me), other times conversation seems awkward between us. Help!

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Here's the thing about love: it doesn't sprout until somebody grows the courage to say or do something...

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Can you send us a Chuck norris jokes, please make it a good one we are driving in the snow and need a laugh?

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Chuck Norris is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked names for his left and right...

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Isn't it funny when smart scientists make funny science jokes that only smart scientists get? It puts us in our place while they laugh.

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Yeah, that's funny. Smart scientist are stupid.

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Why do some jokes not make you laugh?

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Telling good jokes isn't just about having a good laugh. Teasing and laughter can reveal alot about...

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