Humor is the only form of communication
in which a stimulus on a high level of
complexity produces a stereotyped,
predictable response on the physiological reflex level.
Here is a one joke that will make you laugh.
Wife: I have a bag full of used clothing that
I would like to give away.
Husband: Why not just put it in the trash?
That is much easier.
Wife: But there are poor starving people
who can really use all these clothes.
Husband: Honey,
anyone who fits into your clothing is not starving.
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