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You know, I've noticed that I sometimes laugh when I hear about horrible news. I've never understood why - since there is nothing funny or laughable about those
by MrTonyD 8y ago
You know, I've noticed that I sometimes laugh when I hear about horrible news. I've never understood why - since there is nothing funny or laughable about those bad things. I wonder if this is related?
- freedomben 8y agoMy wife does this too. It's a horrible source of embarrassment because it evokes laughter at highly inappropriate times (such as the delivery of terrible news, such as death of a loved one). My daughter also does it. When she's in big trouble and mom and I are very mad, she will often laugh at our anger, despite knowing that it will escalate the situation. It took us a little while to realize what was happening, and that she wasn't trying to be a punk.
- sekh60 8y agoI do that too, really upsets my wife when I just can't help but laugh when I have angered her. I have taken to apologizing while laughing and saying that I acknowledge my response is inappropriate, but I can't help it. Helps sometimes.
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 8y agoLaughter is an expression of fear. I know that sounds silly, but go watch some videos of chimps laughing and pay attention to what's going on while they're doing it.
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