What Makes Something Funny?

The video explores various theories of humor, including superiority, relief, incongruity, and benign violation theories. Superiority theory suggests we laugh at others' misfortunes, while relief theory, expanded by Freud, posits humor as a release of pent-up energy. Incongruity theory focuses on surprise, but studies show predictability can enhance humor. The benign violation theory combines social norm violations with harmlessness to explain humor. Studies demonstrate how context and personal connection affect humor perception. Critics argue the theory's broadness, but it remains a leading explanation.

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