Theories of Humor

As children and even babies, human beings have a natural recognition of things that are humorous. People making ridiculous faces, strangers' inconveniences, and an out of place sounds or actions are elementary examples of this. But do we know where this began? Comedians, writers, and philosophers have put together a list of the theories of humor, my personal favorite being the Relief Theory.

I consider myself an optimist for sure and hearing comedy be linked to the failures of others was not the most comforting thing. Humor and comedy are a release, a method of letting out the unspoken thoughts, stressors, and second guesses out. Although I am definitely guilty of chuckling at the misfortunes of those around me I do not think that humor is based on the superiority people believe they hold over one another.