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THE
SCIEN
CE
OF
HUMOR
WHAT IS HUMO
R?
HUMOR IS …
- Something that makes you laugh- i.e. Jokes, comedy, comic- A funny person has good sense of humor
FORMS OF HUMOR1. Slapstick –exaggeration
2. Puns
3. Sarcasm
4. Surprise
FORMS OF HUMOR1. Slapstick
2. Puns - wordplay
3. Sarcasm
4. Surprise
FORMS OF HUMOR1. Slapstick
2. Puns
3. SarcasmThe use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
4. Surprise
FORMS OF HUMOR1. Slapstick
2. Puns
3. SarcasmThe use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
4. Surprise – directed to follow one logic and breaks it at the end
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU
THINK SOMETHING IS FUNNY ?LAUG
H!
ARE HUMANS THE ONLY
SPECIES THAT LAUGH?
NO
RAT TICKLER- DR. JAAK PANKSEPP
1. Hear the laughter when rats are tickled
2. Enjoy the company of tickler
3. Follow and play with the tickling hand, wanting more
RAT TICKLER
BONOBO LAUGH 1. Tickled bonobo laughed
2. Feel relaxed around ticklers
3. Signals that it enjoys playing with you
4. Tolerant society
QUESTION:Was there a joke before
orlaugh?
NO.BUT WHY?
What isLaughterFOR?
IN ANIMALS:- Laughter happens during play.
- It is to tell his friends that “I’m ok”
- To inform others that this situation is non-threatening
SOCIAL JOY
YOU ARE MORE LIKELY
TO LAUGH WHEN
AROUND OTHERS
IT IS FUNNY WHEN:1. When we learn connections between
things that are unrelated at first.
2. Joke are usually only funny the first time you hear it.
3. Because you ALREADY learnt it.
HUMOR = LEARNING
PROBLEM SOLVING THROUGH HUMORFirst, You notice something’s wrong with the story
Second, Your brain tries to fit the puzzle the clues together.
Finally,You are delighted because you understand how the 2
things are related.
DR. PETER MCGRAW
BENIGN VIOLATION THEORY
WHAT IS THE FUNNIEST
PART?PUNCH
LINE
BENIGNOf course!Nut allergies are dangerous. We must protect children against it
But maybe… If touching a nut kills you, you’re suppose to die
VIOLATION
Why is HUMOR important?
BENEFITS OF HUMOR1. Releases endorphins that ease chronic pain
2. Boost positive emotions and relaxes you, prevents high blood pressure, lets you sleep better
3. Moves your muscles, facial and abs
4. Better immune system, you are less likely to fall sick
Laughter is the best medicine!
WHEN SOMETHING/SOMEONE IS FUNNY…1. You want to be around them
-social bonding, open to connection
2. You remember it better- because you learnt it, not memorized
3. You take failure less seriously-willing to try again
HOW DO I BECOME FUNNY?
HOW TO BECOME FUNNY1. Growth mindset
- believing that you can become funny with practice
2. Pay attention to funny things -understand why they are funny, find the connection
3. Practice, practice, practice
HOMEWORK1. Everyone think of the funniest story
you’ve heard of / saw / experienced
2. Don’t tell anyone yet! Or it won’t be funny anymore
3. Tell the class only when it is your turn
Individual presentation
26th April 2016 (TUE)
