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In my understanding, humor is surprise. The article talks about wit because the article is an excerpt from a book on wit. Maybe that section was not fit to be
by ncr100 8y ago
In my understanding, humor is surprise.
The article talks about wit because the article is an excerpt from a book on wit. Maybe that section was not fit to be an article with such a specific title?
- rayalez 8y agoWhy are new insightful ideas, scientific inventions, plot twists, jump-scares, shocking news aren't funny?
- labster 8y agoSurprise is only one element. Humor is about the inherent conflict between our expectations and reality, the conflict is only intensified when we don't expect it. There are a lot of jokes I see coming a mile away, but there's a grade of execution for comedians too. If the timing is tight, even the most expected joke can still earn a laugh.