Comment on I hate people like this

• CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Probably true, but humour is pretty human-specific, so that’s a bit like saying we’re the most conventionally attractive by human standards.

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  • Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Not really, all it requires is theory of mind, social norms, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Plenty of animals exhibit comedic behavior patterns, but they all know we’re funnier.

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    • CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Really? As in non-primates that respond positively to humorous displays? Mostly I just see people anthropomorphising animals doing accidentally funny things, sometimes including legit pain or fear responses.

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      • Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        It’s so. You can search this stuff, “animals who demonstrate sense of humor” etc.

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