• @CanadaPlus
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    116 days ago

    Probably true, but humour is pretty human-specific, so that’s a bit like saying we’re the most conventionally attractive by human standards.

    • The Snark Urge
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      016 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.

      • @CanadaPlus
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        116 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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          -116 days ago

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

          • @CanadaPlus
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            114 days ago

            I feel like that will mostly get me pretty much what I just described.

              • @CanadaPlus
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                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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                  113 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?

                  • @CanadaPlus
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                    113 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.