We tell jokes because they make us laugh, and laughing feels good. When someone tells a joke, our brain works hard to find the surprise in it, like when you expect one thing and get another! Our brain loves surprises, especially when they're funny. It makes us feel happy and connects us with others.
Examples
- A kid laughs when their friend says, 'I ate so much cake I turned into a donut.'
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See also
- Why Do People Feel ‘Anxious’ in Crowded Places?
- Why Do People Often Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
- Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
- Why Do Some People Hear Music in Their Heads?
- Why Do People Get Stressed Out by the Same Things Over and Over?
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