2007-05-21 23:22:27 · 11 answers · asked by tuthutop 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Humor is often used to degrade,put down something .Many times you think that you heard a really good joke. Usually it is combined with sarcasm.Those who do it can allways say "I am only kidding".
2007-05-21 23:50:53 · answer #1 · answered by Daniela K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To deal with pain, to hurt/insult others, to make a point that might otherwise not be remembered. Those are the ones I can think of right now.
2007-05-22 06:26:22 · answer #2 · answered by Phartzalot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flirtation - this is a good way to get a woman to like you
2007-05-22 06:25:26 · answer #3 · answered by SteveT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can see the funny sides of incidents thats good i personally would rather laugh than cry
2007-05-22 14:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by polly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people feel a need to be wanted and people laughing with you give you that feeling.
2007-05-22 06:25:10 · answer #5 · answered by SkEgY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get a point across while being sarcastic.
2007-05-22 06:26:06 · answer #6 · answered by Sr. Mary Holywater 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To get attention, to put others at ease, to start conversations, to relieve stress, you name it.
2007-05-22 06:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by katlyn: Yahoo chat fugitive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boredom? Not having to be sensible all our lives?
2007-05-22 06:24:42 · answer #8 · answered by Ivor Hugh G.Rection 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To mask or hide other emotions they maybe feeling...
2007-05-22 06:29:57 · answer #9 · answered by EZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use it to lighten a serious situation.
2007-05-22 06:31:06 · answer #10 · answered by Icarus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋