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Humour me: why we laugh and what counts as funny

All In The Mind

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Exploring Theories of Humor and Punching Up vs. Punching Down

An exploration of different theories of humor and the concept of punching up versus punching down in comedy, discussing how humor can be used to demonstrate superiority and the importance of being clear about the target of the humor.

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