Eli5 Why do we rarely laugh at comedy tv/film when on our own, but laugh often when we have company?

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Eli5 Why do we rarely laugh at comedy tv/film when on our own, but laugh often when we have company?

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Answer 1

Laughing is a form of communication. It’s like saying, “that was funny, wasn’t it?” And the other person saying, “Yes, it was.”