Both of these are just coping methods to either have the situation not exist or be trivialized for a period of time as to make living with it easier. I don't k

Both of these are just coping methods to either have the situation not exist or be trivialized for a period of time as to make living with it easier. I don't know of any evidence to say either method is objectively better. By removing the situation from their thoughts/avoiding the topic they may be able to cope for just as long or longer than someone who addresses the situation through comedy.