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Jun 10, 2013 1:25 PM
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What makes things funny? Some people reason that it's things that are clever/out of place/random and I understand that sense of humor varies from person to person, but why is ANYTHING funny, why do we find humor in certain things, and what is humor? Think about it...

Is it just the way society shapes that dictates humor, and humor itself is just a manifeststation of culture that we use to identify and categorize feelings? Is there a hidden attribute in certain manner of events, that has a unique psychological trigger in our minds that makes us find humor in it? Is it Magic? If so did prehistoric humans find things funny? WHAT MAKES ANYTHING FUNNY?

seriously I'm tripping balls right now thinking about this... and it might be because I haven't slept in 3 days, but for real though. I don't want some literal answer telling me the fucking science of laughing or something, I want to know, what makes things funny and why should we find anything funny, in the most basic sense possible.

Oh and since this is a thread dealing with humor feel free to post a joke with your response. It's only appropriate.

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Jun 10, 2013 1:32 PM
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VinterR said:
Why...not?


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thanks, thank you....no really,thanks chief. Just.... Thank you. Seriously I'm happy that you did this, thanks, like thank you.

Thanks


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Jun 10, 2013 1:35 PM
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This is stupid.

Killjoys and awkwardness are really funny, it's all intentional lol

I refuse to say a joke. But I think this is a good idea to discuss humor..

DingoBingo said:
I don't want some literal answer telling me the fucking science of laughing or something

Agreed, lets keep the cat in the bag
sexual incest in nisomonogatari - no one bats an eye
romance incest in SAO - everyone loses their minds
Jun 10, 2013 1:35 PM
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Because Kirby would make a good prostitute and Morgan Freeman was in the Shawshank Redemption.
Jun 10, 2013 1:36 PM
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I'm funny.
Cuz I think I'm funny.
And I know I'm funny.
And you know I'm funny.
Don't you?
Jun 10, 2013 1:37 PM
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when white people try to rap
Jun 10, 2013 1:37 PM
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LanaNi said:
I'm funny.
Cuz I think I'm funny.
And I know I'm funny.
And you know I'm funny.
Don't you?

No.

OnT: Why....not?
Jun 10, 2013 1:38 PM
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this is either so deep i don't follow or really stupid.

i think op is better off asking his funnyologhy professor.
Jun 10, 2013 1:38 PM
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when white people try to rap
Not as funny as when black people try to rap.
Jun 10, 2013 1:39 PM

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I've gotten some really insightful and thought out replies. Thanks guys! Keep it up!

RandomChampion said:
when white people try to rap




whats funny about this?

I think it's horrifying


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DingoBingo said:
I've gotten some really insightful and thought out replies. Thanks guys! Keep it up!

You're welcome!
Jun 10, 2013 1:42 PM

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Drugs makes things funny.
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You can't force humor in a thread ABOUT HUMOR!
That's why funny shit gets posted in SERIOUS TOPICS.

But whatavor, I shouldn't be saying much since I'm not a comedian.

Just this once, I'll fulfill whatever your wish is.
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DingoBingo said:
I've gotten some really insightful and thought out replies. Thanks guys! Keep it up!
Why did you watch Dears that anime was terrible.
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DoctorDoom said:
Drugs makes things funny.
Hey you changed your DP.
Not cool.
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Tavor said:
You can't force humor in a thread ABOUT HUMOR!
That's why funny shit gets posted in SERIOUS TOPICS.

But whatavor, I shouldn't be saying much since I'm not a comedian.

Tavor shouldn't say whatavor, mmmmkay
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RandomPerson3 said:
Tavor said:
You can't force humor in a thread ABOUT HUMOR!
That's why funny shit gets posted in SERIOUS TOPICS.

But whatavor, I shouldn't be saying much since I'm not a comedian.

Tavor shouldn't say whatavor, mmmmkay

Better than mellowdrama

Just this once, I'll fulfill whatever your wish is.
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VinterR said:
Why...not?

MellowJello "The Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign
I see that a fellow citizen of MAL has noticed one of my brilliant phrases! Support the "Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign in the upcoming 8000th post!

What's funny? Stupidity of others; that's funny. No joke.

Oh, and me. I'm funny too.
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MellowJello said:
VinterR said:
Why...not?
I see that a fellow citizen of MAL has noticed one of my brilliant phrases! Support the "Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign in the upcoming 8000th post!

What's funny? Stupidity of others; that's funny. No joke.

Oh, and me. I'm funny too.
Mellow is funny! Really! He's really, really funny!
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MellowJello said:
VinterR said:
Why...not?

MellowJello "The Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign
I see that a fellow citizen of MAL has noticed one of my brilliant phrases! Support the "Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign in the upcoming 8000th post!

What's funny? Stupidity of others; that's funny. No joke.

Oh, and me. I'm funny too.
No.
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LanaNi said:
MellowJello said:
VinterR said:
Why...not?

MellowJello "The Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign
I see that a fellow citizen of MAL has noticed one of my brilliant phrases! Support the "Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign in the upcoming 8000th post!

What's funny? Stupidity of others; that's funny. No joke.

Oh, and me. I'm funny too.
Yes.
Good to know that we share the same opinions, then!
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LanaNi said:
DoctorDoom said:
Drugs makes things funny.
Hey you changed your DP.
Not cool.


Sorry senpai. I'll ask next time before I change it.
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Inb4 Shark
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RandomChampion said:
when white people try to rap


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DingoBingo said:




LOL
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DingoBingo said:


OMG IT WAS HOPPING.
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spyrocoot said:
RandomChampion said:
when white people try to rap



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spyrocoot said:
RandomChampion said:
when white people try to rap




my point exactly

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LanaNi said:
MellowJello said:
VinterR said:
Why...not?

MellowJello "The Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign
I see that a fellow citizen of MAL has noticed one of my brilliant phrases! Support the "Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign in the upcoming 8000th post!

What's funny? Stupidity of others; that's funny. No joke.

Oh, and me. I'm funny too.
No.


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Maor said:
LanaNi said:
MellowJello said:
VinterR said:
Why...not?

MellowJello "The Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign
I see that a fellow citizen of MAL has noticed one of my brilliant phrases! Support the "Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign in the upcoming 8000th post!

What's funny? Stupidity of others; that's funny. No joke.

Oh, and me. I'm funny too.
No.


+1
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RandomChampion said:
spyrocoot said:
RandomChampion said:
when white people try to rap




my point exactly



lol yeah he does look Hispanic here. His rapping is actually pretty good though, it's quick and witty and flows well.
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RandomPerson3 said:
Maor said:
LanaNi said:
MellowJello said:
VinterR said:
Why...not?

MellowJello "The Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign
I see that a fellow citizen of MAL has noticed one of my brilliant phrases! Support the "Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign in the upcoming 8000th post!

What's funny? Stupidity of others; that's funny. No joke.

Oh, and me. I'm funny too.
No.


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DingoBingo said:




This was in the related videos. I used to think it was the funniest thing I've ever seen. I still think it's funny.

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LanaNi said:
RandomPerson3 said:
Maor said:
LanaNi said:
MellowJello said:
VinterR said:
Why...not?

MellowJello "The Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign
I see that a fellow citizen of MAL has noticed one of my brilliant phrases! Support the "Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign in the upcoming 8000th post!

What's funny? Stupidity of others; that's funny. No joke.

Oh, and me. I'm funny too.
No.


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Caze said:
DingoBingo said:




This was in the related videos. I used to think it was the funniest thing I've ever seen.



oh god, I thought i was past this part of my life....


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LanaNi said:
RandomPerson3 said:
Maor said:
LanaNi said:
MellowJello said:
VinterR said:
Why...not?

MellowJello "The Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign
I see that a fellow citizen of MAL has noticed one of my brilliant phrases! Support the "Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign in the upcoming 8000th post!

What's funny? Stupidity of others; that's funny. No joke.

Oh, and me. I'm funny too.
No.


+1
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+1'ing and editing a user's post. Have you no shame?!!?
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MellowJello said:
LanaNi said:
RandomPerson3 said:
Maor said:
LanaNi said:
MellowJello said:
VinterR said:
Why...not?

MellowJello "The Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign
I see that a fellow citizen of MAL has noticed one of my brilliant phrases! Support the "Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign in the upcoming 8000th post!

What's funny? Stupidity of others; that's funny. No joke.

Oh, and me. I'm funny too.
No.


+1
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+1'ing and editing a user's post.
Why... not?
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MellowJello said:
+1'ing and editing a user's post. Have you no shame?!!?


No.
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Maor said:
MellowJello said:
+1'ing and editing a user's post. Have you no shame?!!?


No.
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LanaNi said:
Maor said:
MellowJello said:
+1'ing and editing a user's post. Have you no shame?!!?


No.
+1


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MellowJello said:
LanaNi said:
RandomPerson3 said:
Maor said:
LanaNi said:
MellowJello said:
VinterR said:
Why...not?

MellowJello "The Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign
I see that a fellow citizen of MAL has noticed one of my brilliant phrases! Support the "Mellow 4 Mod Campaign" Campaign in the upcoming 8000th post!

What's funny? Stupidity of others; that's funny. No joke.

Oh, and me. I'm funny too.
No.


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:L
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+1'ing and editing a user's post. Have you no shame?!!?




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:l

You'll all pay when I'm a mod!
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MellowJello said:
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You'll all pay when I'm a mod!
I only have 69 cents. Is that enough?
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MellowJello said:
:l

You'll all pay when I'm a mod!
My anus wants to lick your lollipop.
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MellowJello said:
:l

You'll all pay when I'm a mod!

Keep dreaming.
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MellowJello said:
:l

You'll all pay when I'm a mod!


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No.
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My anus wants to lick your lollipop.
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MellowJello said:
:l

You'll all pay when I'm a mod!




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lol yeah he does look Hispanic here. His rapping is actually pretty good though, it's quick and witty and flows well.


not really a fan of him lol. me and my brother used to get into debates about it since he likes eminem and used to blast it
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