Humor, Explaining Jokes and the Role of Comedians

<p>Humor, Explaining Jokes and the Role of Comedians</p> <p>Humor relates to our ‘funny bone’, supposedly existing to trigger feel-good neurotransmitters and mental insights, causing laughter and new perspectives on our world. Comedians use set-up language and juxtaposing issues that jolt us into seeing things in a different way. Bold comedians tackle controversial current issues or personalities, social injustice or cultural mores, performing a societal task historically taken up by philosophers. Humor has a spectrum of impact; from no reaction if we don’t ‘get the joke’, to raised eyebrows to belly laughs to mean-spirited guffaws or right-on-yelps. Let’s explore!</p>