Why Do People Love Watching Others Fail?

People love watching others fail because it makes them feel better about themselves. Imagine you're playing a game and your friend loses, that makes you happy even if you didn’t win. It's like when someone trips in front of you, and it feels silly but fun to watch.

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Examples

Watching your friend spill their drink at a party makes you laugh
You enjoy seeing someone else get tripped by a rope on stage
It's fun to see the person behind you fail in a spelling bee

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