eli5 : why sometimes when we see people get hurt (e.g. : a friend slipped and fell down) it can be funny, but on the other time, we can feel bad/panic ?

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Nervous laughter is a physical reaction to stress, tension, confusion, or anxiety. … People laugh when they need to project dignity and control during times of stress and anxiety. In these situations, people usually laugh in a subconscious attempt to reduce stress and calm down, however, it often works otherwise. – wikipedia