But why is this funny? Superiority theory: Dumb moose The clip has been viewed on YouTube almost three million times, and the comments make it clear that many folks who watch it are LOLing. After a few feints with a large stick and several caveman-ish grunts by the man, the defeated moose retreats while the man proclaims his victory (with more grunting). The man stands his ground, causing the moose to stop in his tracks.
The woman makes a sudden movement, causing the moose to charge the couple. To summarize: A man and his female companion are enjoying a pleasant day observing a moose in one of Sweden’s forests. Take the following video as an example of a funny stimulus one might use in humor research: Whether their reasons for studying humor were strategic (like some of Plato’s thoughts on using humor to manipulate people’s political views) or simply inquisitive, their insights have been crucial to the development of humor research today. From ancient Greece to today, many thinkers from around the world have yearned to understand what makes us laugh. To make predictions on how our funny materials will be perceived by study subjects, we also turn to a growing body of humor theories that speculate on why and when certain situations are considered funny. We often rely on pretesting – that is, trying out jokes and other potential stimuli on different samples of people – to give us a sense of whether they might work in our studies. Quantifying the perception of humor is paramount in ensuring our findings are valid and reliable. Why is it so funny?Īs a researcher who investigates some of the potential side effects of humor, I spend a fair bit of time verifying the funniness of the jokes, photos and videos we present to participants in our studies. Whether he is entertaining a group of bank presidents at a charity fund-raiser for the United Way or screaming and shouting over a college rock band, he always leaves his audience feeling satisfied and wanting more.Think of the most hilarious video you’ve ever seen on the internet. Kevin has the uncanny ability to flip the proverbial script and integrate his comedic routines to fit the audience.
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