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Famous Scathing Review
- Nina became internet-famous for a scathing review of Colin McGinn that ended with a memorable zinger.
- The hosts and audience repeatedly referenced that review during the episode as a running joke.
Disgust Can Fuel Humor
- Negative emotions like disgust and anger can combine to produce positive experiences such as laughter.
- This challenges simple emotion theories that map valence directly to approach or avoidance.
Multiple Paths From Disgust To Laughter
- Several mechanisms might explain why disgust enhances amusement, including misattributed arousal and tension-release.
- The true contributor remains unclear and could be specific disgust sensations, general arousal, or cognitive incongruity.