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2006 Reader Submission
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Just a note about something I read on your website. In questions section, someone asked "why is it funny to laugh at death," I have a little bit to add to your answer...I have a degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria, and have studied that the reason many people laugh at "black humour" is that it is a form of stress relief and tension reduction. It allows us to "blow off some steam" from the frustion of facing our own mortality.

I just thought you might find this interesting.

Thanks.

Submitted on 11/03/2006

Submitted by: Lacey
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James said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
Thanks, Lacey. I will pass this on to Darwin for her own edification. I'm sure she'll feel quite validated by it all! :-)


Graham said:
Maybe Toss: Other
Very often, we’re laughing at the method the victim arrives at Death and not the death itself. If we all knew when we were going to die, we wouldn’t be able to live.


Jorge said:
Neutral: Other


Jack said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes


Fitzroy said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
Ideally the story submission form should not be used to pass along personal comments like this. Still, there's no point in being mean about it :) , and reader input is much appreciated.


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