Why do we laugh at things?

Question

I think its strange that evolution would give us a sense of humor.

When you think about it, its weird that we have a physiological response to absurdity-- we Laugh at nonsense.

Why would we develop that way? How does it benefit us?

Answer 1

it is strange

Answer 2

humor can be a defense mechanism like sarcasm or laughing to feel better

it's also helps people feel happy with out which im sure the suicide rate would be way up  

Answer 3

Because they are funny and laughter is good medicine.

Answer 4

b-cuz itz hilarioue hahahhahhhahahaaahhaaaaa. lol

Answer 5

To indicate to others around us that they do not need to be afraid and should relax.

Hey Torg, why u laugh at bear?

Becuase bear dead, can't hurt u!

That funny I laugh too.

Answer 6

In the animal kingdom a smile is a threatening gesture. It is called a snarl. Humans use hostility and fear as an icebreaker and call it humor. Have you never noticed that humor has a dark side. Comedians go out on stage and KILL, or the act DIES. Humor is no joking matter. But it is better than us really snarling and attacking, which is how humor benefits us. It replaces violence.

Answer 7

God doesn't want us to be serious all the time!

We laugh, we smile, it's all in nature's positive swing.

Answer 8

i don't know exactly why....i only know i need it to survive. laughing is my therapy!

Answer 9

It's the firing of combined amino acids designed to produce euphoric effects especially if it's in combination with a good memory.

Answer 10

Maybe you have a lost some screws... hehehe

Answer 11

good question

when u figure out the answer let me know

=D