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1. failed erudition
2. eggcorns
3. malapropisms
2. eggcorns
3. malapropisms
fourier jr said:1. failed erudition
2. eggcorns
3. malapropisms
rewebster said:Also to go along with that---People who say something with high convictions as the 'truth' and mean it
WarPhalange said:You must HATE math, huh?
Math Is Hard said:Thank you. But I am very touchable. Some have even argued that I'm a little "touched".
rewebster said:touched by an angle
fourier jr said:1. failed erudition
2. eggcorns
3. malapropisms
Math Is Hard said:Are you going off on a tangent?
rewebster said:no, I hope not---I still want a sine that I'm on track, though
Math Is Hard said:we'll let you know if your remarks become obtuse.
For a price?Math Is Hard said:Thank you. But I am very touchable.
rewebster said:OK--thanks--I'll try not to be a radical
tribdog said:For a price?
Math Is Hard said:And I'll try to not be irrational.
WarPhalange said:You must HATE math, huh?
I laugh at life, my wife's jokes, nonsense, people who disagree with me about anything at all, parody, bad puns, people who trip and fall, Einstein's theory of relativity, my own evil plans to take over the world, and good puns, in that order.Bertrand Russel said:Mathematics is the subject in which we do not know what we are talking about or whether what we say is true.
People often laugh at things that are unexpected, relatable, or absurd. Humor can also come from clever wordplay, physical comedy, or simply being in a good mood.
Yes, laughing has numerous health benefits. It can boost our immune system, relieve stress and tension, and even help to reduce pain. It also releases feel-good endorphins in our body.
Yes, humor is a skill that can be developed and improved upon. We can expose ourselves to different types of comedy, practice finding the funny side of things, and learn to not take ourselves too seriously.
Humor is subjective, so what one person finds funny may not be funny to someone else. Our sense of humor is influenced by our personality, experiences, and cultural background.
While laughing is generally good for us, there is a condition called "gelotophobia" where people have a fear of being laughed at. Additionally, excessive laughter can cause temporary discomfort in the abdominal muscles, but it is not considered harmful.