THE DEAD FROG PROBLEM THE DEAD FROG PROBLEM Analysing humour is like dissecting a frog. Analysing humour is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested.

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THE DEAD FROG PROBLEM THE DEAD FROG PROBLEM Analysing humour is like dissecting a frog. Analysing humour is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies of it. (E.B. White) Few people are interested and the frog dies of it. (E.B. White)

Why is it good to laugh? 3cqk 3cqk 3cqk 3cqk Humour brings good mood Humour brings good mood Increases pain tolerance Increases pain tolerance Boosts immune system Boosts immune system Brings people together Brings people together Creates a positive attitude to something Creates a positive attitude to something

Incongruity theory Jokes arise out of incongruity between expectations and reality. Jokes arise out of incongruity between expectations and reality.

 Laughing at someone because of a failing, disadvantage or suffering a small misfortune  This theory explains humour such as slapstick, satire, parody. Superiority theory

Relief Theory Relief – joking allows one to relieve some tension about potentially uncomfortable topics; Relief – joking allows one to relieve some tension about potentially uncomfortable topics;

What theory explains this joke best?