The World's Oldest Joke - One Minute History

The video explores the history of humor, tracing the world's oldest joke back to 1900 BC, attributed to the Sumerians. This joke, found on a cuneiform tablet, involves toilet humor and warns new husbands about flatulent brides. The study, led by humor expert Doctor Paul McDonald, highlights how modern comedic formats, such as puns, can be linked to these ancient jokes, showing that humor has been a part of human culture for millennia.

When was the world's oldest joke created?

• 1900 AD

• 1900 BC

• 2008

• 500 BC

Which ancient civilization is credited with the world's oldest joke?

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Sumerians

• Romans

What type of humor is the Sumerian joke an example of?

• Slapstick

• Dark humor

• Satire

• Toilet humor

What was the punchline of the Sumerian joke about?

• A greedy merchant

• A mischievous child

• A flatulent bride

• A clumsy husband

What does Doctor McDonald suggest about modern puns?

• They are unrelated to ancient jokes

• They are a new invention

• They can be traced back to ancient jokes

• They are only popular in the UK