Alright, I'm usually not one to complain, but reading Comic Relief is like reading a formal research paper on how grass grows. It's taken ALL the humor out of humor. I made it through five pages and then realized I was actually asleep. I know I'm being harsh, but come on! Each section of the book goes through all the theories of old, then refutes them, and cites new/more accurate theories. I have learned that philosophers back in the day had WAY too much time on their hands. (Although not literally because wrist watches weren't invented until 1868 http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-10000/first-wristwatch/). I have learned things, I promise! Just nothing that I want other people to know, because it takes all the fun out of laughing! Now every time I laugh I know its because I have energy that was supposed to be used for something else, but now is useless so I'm going to expel all the useless energy out by contracting my diaphragm in what appears to be a psychotic breakdown. I learned that the author of this book (John Morreall) essentially thinks laughter has no value. It is more valuable than gold!! It can relieve the awkwardness when you are in social situations, it can let other people know that you support their comedic endeavors, it can cure sickness, it can help you live longer, it can give you ripped abs, the list goes on. All I know is that this book is far from a "relief".
I have also come to realize Aristotle and I would be great friends.
Also- my sympathies to my classmates who have to suffer through this book alongside me.
Thanks for the good response. I know Morreall is not a fun read, but maybe there are some interesting ideas we can discuss.
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