• The Snark Urge
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    015 days 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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      115 days 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.

      • The Snark Urge
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        -115 days ago

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

          • The Snark Urge
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            113 days ago

            Why did you comment this instead of checking

            • @[email protected]
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              13 days 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.

              • The Snark Urge
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                112 days 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?

                • @[email protected]
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                  112 days ago

                  Nothing like that. You made a bold claim, I just responded. Let’s call it a day then, no hard feelings I hope.