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POPSMechanism and function of humor identified by new evolutionary theory "By removing stipulations of content we have been forced to study the structures underlying any instance of humour, and it has become clear that it is not the content of the stimulus but the patterns underlying it that provide the potential for sources of humour. For patterns to exist it is necessary to have some form of content, but once that content exists, it is the level of the pattern at which humour operates and for which it delivers its rewards." Previous theories have only ever applied to a small proportion of all instances of humour, many of them stipulating necessary content or social conditions either in the humour itself or around the individual experiencing it. But this doesn't explain why an individual can laugh at something when no one else around them does, nor why two people can laugh at the same stimulus for different reasons.
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POPSGeorge Carlin irreverent comedian dies Now he's probably working on a new routine with Richard Pryor, and Lenny Bruce. He was Honest, and hit some nerves that needed hitting. Sometimes the truth hurts, until you work out it's generally the same for everyone else. We're all in this together warts and all. Too many people wont talk about the Elephant in the living room. (but they're all worried that the elephant might want to use the bathroom.) George liked to tickle the elephant
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POPSThe Art Of Li Wei The art of Li Wei is not a new martial arts, in fact it is the artwork of .... I like his art, what a great sense of humor!
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POPSHistory's greatest replies "All of them—along with many, many hundreds more—appear in my Viva la Repartee book." Pope John XXIII One of the few pontiffs in history with a rich sense of humor, Pope John XXIII once reported to an interviewer that important problems would frequently come to mind in the middle of the night, disturbing his sleep. Half awake, he'd make a mental note: "I must speak to the pope about that." "Then," he confessed, "I would be wide awake and remember—I am the pope!" Once asked by a journalist, "How many people work in the Vatican?" the pontiff pondered the question, giving the impression that he was trying to come up with an accurate estimate. Then, with a straight face, he answered: "About half." (more at the source)
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POPSNOW THAT'S A CHEERFUL WELCOME Caution: Be careful while driving at night...you never know where you'll end-up. (And here I thought a flat tire would be something to be concerned about.) Regards, Dante; technical assistance: Virgil; spiritual assistance: Beatrice; along with a cast of thousands of souls, angels, demons, etc..
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POPSAnimals Goof around too Who says animal's don't have a sense of humor. Looks like a lot of people who used to wish they had a camera have got one now. Now we can all get to see what was so funny. It's also amazing the things they can get up to when they don't think there's anyone watching. A bit like people.
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POPSChaser's 'war on everything' Kevin Rudd Election commercial This is a generic Election commercial, that can be adapted to suit any politician's style, or personal habits for Australian elections soon. Comedians have the politicians in their sites. Any similarity between 'The Chasers,' and anything that should be taken seriously, is purely co-incidental
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POPSJewish Humor Q: Is one permitted to fly on the Sabbath A:Yes, as long as the seatbelt remains fastened,it's considered that you are not riding, you are wearing the plane I've been critical of the State of Israel, but remember some of the greatest comedians are Jewish. . While there is humor, it can have a reality that can't be denied. If you're going to be funny, and use your own failings as material, you're never going to be short of a joke. People often laugh, because a comedian can cay something their flaws in a funny way, that they are afraid to say about themselves.
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