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I don't think it was a joke. But you are not alone.

• stavros 5y ago
  We have a word for it in Greek, "τραγελαφικό", when something is so tragic you can't do anything but laugh.
  • the-dude 5y ago
    :-) I studied ancient Greek for 5 years btw. Wasn't very good at it. The concept you describe makes me think of Russians.
    • rbanffy 5y ago
      Trekkies will use the Talarian form: Picard, his head down, his palm covering his face.