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Research on Humor Has Found That Different Cultures and Societies

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Research on humor has found that different cultures and societies have different ideas about what makes a joke funny. Using what you know about humor, about culture, and about language in general, explain why this should be the case. That is, why should cultures differ from each other in their appreciation of humor? In your explanation, make explicit reference to the principles of culture, language, and humor that support your argument.


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Occipital

Pertaining to the back part of the skull, primarily associated with the visual processing region of the brain.

Ethmoid

A spongy, cubed bone located at the top of the nasal cavity and at the front of the floor of the cranium, crucial for nasal support and olfaction.

Vomer

A thin, flat bone forming part of the nasal septum, which divides the nasal cavity into left and right nostrils.

Temporal

Pertaining to the temporal bone of the skull, near the temples, or relating to time.

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