Humor Theory: Formula of Laughter

Humor Theory: Formula of Laughter
by Igor Krichtafovitch

Humor Theory: Formula of Laughter
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Author: Igor Krichtafovitch
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-02-03
ISBN: 1598002228
Number of pages: 168
Publisher: Outskirts Press

Book Reviews of Humor Theory: Formula of Laughter

Book Review: Not Laughing
Summary: 1 Stars

I don't believe the guy who wrote this book has any sense of humor at all and if I ever have to get that in depth in the study of humor...someone please just kill me.

Why can't I put no stars?

Summary of Humor Theory: Formula of Laughter

At last, the resution of eternal puzzle: WHY PEOPLE LAUGH.

Igor Krichtafovitch discovered a formula of laughter. As it turned out, humor is a weapon.

Humor is a bloodless verbal fight aiming to raise your status and strengthen your position. Even a friendly banter is a sort of intellectual clash, a kind of training before serious battles. In fact, we try to figure out who's the boss in the family when we poke fun at our loved ones.

"If laughter is akin to aggression, why women have a liking for jesters?"

"A sense of humor is a strong male quality. It is a sign of good intellect. Evolution stakes precisely on the intellect since a smart fellow has more chances of survival. That is why a sense of humor can be a much bigger sign of masculinity than the pumped-up muscles".

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