Comment on I hate people like this
CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 2 weeks agoProbably true, but humour is pretty human-specific, so that’s a bit like saying we’re the most conventionally attractive by human standards.
Comment on I hate people like this
CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 2 weeks agoProbably true, but humour is pretty human-specific, so that’s a bit like saying we’re the most conventionally attractive by human standards.
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.
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.
Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
It’s so. You can search this stuff, “animals who demonstrate sense of humor” etc.
CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 2 weeks ago
I feel like that will mostly get me pretty much what I just described.