How is our sense of humor formed?

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I kinda think that what people think is funny is partly based on what they’ve experienced. For others, they laugh because they don’t want to cry. Your opinions and your beliefs are what you’ve experienced, so when someone tells a joke that seems really lame to one person, other people would laugh. Here’s an example. Why are rhinos wrinkly? (The answer’s at the bottom.) I found it hilariously funny – I don’t know why, maybe because it was ridiculous. My best friend Laurie, however, thought it was completely random. We shared a few laughs and went on with geometry homework. But, all in all, as long as people laugh, we’re doing pretty good. It’s good for your soul. (:  Because he couldn’t iron himself.

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