Laughter is an everyday reminder that we humans are animals. In fact, when recorded laughter is slowed down, listeners can’t tell whether the sound is from a person or an animal. We throw our heads ...

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I’ve come to believe that laughter is best understood as a vocal affirmation of mutual vulnerability. Having discussed “vulnerability” at some length in prior posts, I’d like to relate what I mean by ...

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The common expression “He who laughs last, laughs best” is far more ambiguous than, at first blush, it might seem. Strangely, something quite profound—and frankly, rather suspect—about human nature ...

Are you too stupid to know when something is funny? Don't take offense at the question. Or don't take offense with me, at least, because I'm not trying to question your sense of humor. It's the ...

The best way to heal is through laughter. Laughter is one of the best ways to heal and feel happy. It has special healing powers unlike anything else and when we are feeling down, a good laugh can ...

I’m only kidding means not serious; just being funny. I was just teasing you means playfully making fun of someone. Crack someone up means to make someone laugh a lot. Bursting out laughing / Burst ...