of learning? Television shows like “The Daily Show” have become important
parts
of
American
culture.
They
are mothering the masses by metaphorically (隐喻地) airplaneing politics
into
our
mouths. They make politics fun.
Of course, politics is only one type of humor. Social humor helps people through the twists and turns of the human condition. American pop culture promotes an unhealthy selfimage. On the topic of selfimage, Hari Kondabolu stands out. He has a joke about the popular musical
group
“The
Pussycat
Dolls”, describing their hit song “Don't Cha” as a negative representation of women. He points out an obvious offence in American culture.
A study from Loyola University of Maryland has shown that
humor
is
one
determining
factor
for selecting a mating partner. Amongst other things,mates look for an outstanding tunny bone in a potential partner.
Of course, humor is not always used for good purposes. Humor can be linked to vulgarity (庸俗)and racism, but, like everything else, it has potential to unite human
beings
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