• @Gradually_Adjusting
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    03 months ago

    Not impressed? We’re the funniest natural phenomenon in the known universe, that has to count for something.

    • @[email protected]
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      13 months 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.

      • @Gradually_Adjusting
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        03 months 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.

        • @[email protected]
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          13 months 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
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            -13 months ago

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

                • @[email protected]
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                  2 months ago

                  No offense, but you’re a random internet person to me. I wasn’t about to go on a wild goose chase through cancerous clickbait sites just on your say-so. Basically, you need to give a more specific source, or I don’t believe you.

                  • @Gradually_Adjusting
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                    12 months ago

                    That wisdom cuts both ways, I was only making conversation and you’re … I’m not sure what, actually. Are you trying to make it a debate while doing no legwork of your own?