Superiority, Enhanced Self-Esteem, and Perceived Incongruity Humour Theory

Abstract

This chapter reviews humour experiments concerned with superiority and ego enhancement and depreciation, criticizes well-known humour theories, and draws some counter-intuitive conclusions regarding such matters as whether anyone possesses a sense of humour, whether anyone has ever been amused at his own expense, and whether jokes exist. It concludes on a more positive note, suggesting some connecting links between superiority and incongruity humour, with special reference to social psychology.

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