We all love a good laugh, but there’s a whole lot of science behind why we laugh that goes largely ignored. Before getting into the details of that science, however, it’s worth taking a moment to classify some types of comedy in order to help us better understand them.
Superiority. Comedy that makes fun of something or someone’s shortcomings has the effect of making us feel superior to that something or someone, which is why we find it funny.
Revelation. We live within thousands of social norms that we barely take notice of until something comes along to break those norms and reveal an often unspoken truth, often times in the form of a joke.
Observational. We go about our daily lives without noticing or thinking about many of the minor details that make up life itself. Observational comedy shines a spotlight on those details, often ridiculing them or highlighting their absurdity in the process.
Incongruous. When something unexpected occurs or is said, often suddenly and without much warning, we can’t help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation!
Imitation. They say imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, but sometimes it’s done purely for comedic effect, often with a whole lot of exaggeration thrown in for good measure. We love getting a good laugh out of watching people being reduced to mere caricatures.
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