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Statistic: Which psychological concept best explains your humor

Benign violation

Jokes that are surprising yet safe

23.15%

Playfulness

Joyful and spontaneous laughter

21.76%

Self-deprecating humor

Laughing at your own flaws

11.57%

Incongruity theory

Finding humor in unexpected contrasts

9.72%

Superiority theory

Humor from feeling clever or above

9.72%

Social bonding

Humor that builds connections

8.80%

Relief theory

Laughing to release built-up tension

7.87%

Dark humor

Finding light in the grim and taboo

7.41%

Incongruity theory

Finding humor in unexpected contrasts

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