No kidding! Bad jokes result in real social harm

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 11:07 in Psychology & Sociology

Bad jokes really can cause social harm. New research found that failed attempts at humor can provoke surprisingly rude responses, with the harshest reactions coming from friends and family.

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