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Right. I was hoping to highlight that difference with a joke.
by bee_rider 2mo ago
Right. I was hoping to highlight that difference with a joke.
- tigen 2mo agoSometimes a person will tell a story which is untrue, with the purpose of bringing levity to a conversation. This may be termed a joke. These stories may also be used to illustrate a point. It's important to note that such cases are not always clearly signaled as being humor or untrue. It is a part of the joke's effect that the reader or listener will not at first know it is a joke, but will realize it after noticing an absurdity. A related concept is "dry humor".
- kazinator 2mo agoIt is important that they not be clearly signaled.