1) Humor is ambiguous
Humor cannot be defined as one set terminology. Yes, humor is the reason behind laughter, but those causes of laughter all come in different forms and ways that are interpreted differently by any individual. Humor is forever developing. Comparing the type of humor present over a century ago is incomparable to the way humor is interpreted now. We've moved away from the long and elusive short stories to the the short and simplistic that has the punch line thrown in our face. As culture moves in one direction humor goes right along with it, developing along side language, culture and technology.
2) Humor is healthy
I definitely stand by the many health benefits of laughing. The physiological benefits of increased blood circulation to the heart, being able to prevent high blood pressure and energizing the body. "Hearty laughter involves several areas of the brain and nervous system, and many muscle groups." Burning calories is also another fantastic benefit of laughing. One study shows that 15 minutes of laughter can burn 40 calories, further proving how beneficial and how much of a physical process laughter is. Humor is not limited to only physiological benefits though. The emotional aspects of laughing are great, as well. It feels to good to laugh and when with others, even better. Allowing one to be happier and more satisfied.
3) Humor allows for open-mindedness
This last takeaway from Morreall really struck me. While I've noticed humor really can't be defined by just a few terms because humor is interpreted by individuals in various ways that it unique to their own emotions and psychological state; it does involve having an open-mind. Having the ability to laugh at yourself, with others and about a variety of subjects really is important. Humor can many times cross boundaries, push limits and appeal to a variety emotions. Keeping an open mind when dealing with humor is one of the key aspects to having growth within oneself, allowing one to grow emotionally and being able to place oneself out of ones own personal comfort zone to understand someone or something else on another level.
Humor cannot be defined as one set terminology. Yes, humor is the reason behind laughter, but those causes of laughter all come in different forms and ways that are interpreted differently by any individual. Humor is forever developing. Comparing the type of humor present over a century ago is incomparable to the way humor is interpreted now. We've moved away from the long and elusive short stories to the the short and simplistic that has the punch line thrown in our face. As culture moves in one direction humor goes right along with it, developing along side language, culture and technology.
2) Humor is healthy
I definitely stand by the many health benefits of laughing. The physiological benefits of increased blood circulation to the heart, being able to prevent high blood pressure and energizing the body. "Hearty laughter involves several areas of the brain and nervous system, and many muscle groups." Burning calories is also another fantastic benefit of laughing. One study shows that 15 minutes of laughter can burn 40 calories, further proving how beneficial and how much of a physical process laughter is. Humor is not limited to only physiological benefits though. The emotional aspects of laughing are great, as well. It feels to good to laugh and when with others, even better. Allowing one to be happier and more satisfied.
3) Humor allows for open-mindedness
This last takeaway from Morreall really struck me. While I've noticed humor really can't be defined by just a few terms because humor is interpreted by individuals in various ways that it unique to their own emotions and psychological state; it does involve having an open-mind. Having the ability to laugh at yourself, with others and about a variety of subjects really is important. Humor can many times cross boundaries, push limits and appeal to a variety emotions. Keeping an open mind when dealing with humor is one of the key aspects to having growth within oneself, allowing one to grow emotionally and being able to place oneself out of ones own personal comfort zone to understand someone or something else on another level.
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