Research on the nature of humor

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[...] Stand-up comedy is that kind of humor where and individual, the comedian, takes the stage alone with an audience . It is a popular activity nowadays on the media. It is usually a tricky thing to do, in that the audience expects a lot whenever the comedian gets at the stage. Prior preparation is ultimately important when a comedian is to perform, depending on the length of time he or she would be on stage. Ironic and hyperbolic humor is another common type of humor. [...]

[...] The essence of humor V. Criticism VI. Conclusion Introduction Different people find different situations amusing. Thus, this makes defining humor or wit tricky. Humor is the tendency of particular experiences that are cognitive in nature to bring about amusement and provoke laughter. It is universal, implying that humor affects every individual, regardless of the age, race, gender or social status (Berger, 1993). Several factors determine whether an individual will find certain conditions and situations humorous. The world has an extremely diverse cultural base, owing to the many tribes, communities and races that inhabit it. [...]

[...] However, the same kind of humor can be disastrous in many settings. As mentioned earlier, humor is very effective when it comes to reducing the seriousness of life. Integrating humor within the organization, therefore, may end up reducing the levels of activity to a point that the flow of work is affected. Employees may develop a carefree attitude towards work once they get engrossed in humor, which is a negative effect. Some people may argue that humor, however important for psychological health, is almost useless economically. [...]

[...] Research has it that many women actually fancy men who are funny. No matter what shortcomings one may have in life, hilarity helps to condense the situation. It is amazing that an ounce of laughter can have such a exaggerated effect on individuals. It is plain that humor is a necessity in human life, as its absence would ultimately make life dull and mechanical. In her article Stiff, Roach expertly analyzes the life of cadavers in a humorous way. The reader cannot help but marvel at how death can appear so normal and friendly. [...]

[...] Accordingly, this explains the mystery surrounding hilarity. An individual may not know the effect of such laughter on his or her health and psychological well-being (Roach, 2003). Laughter is an important part of human life, and a major determinant of the well-being of the individual. It is a constituent of the emotional and psychological sector of a human being. Humor has several dimensions. Amusement can come from the spoken word, written text, a drawing, painting, or even gestures and facial expressions. [...]