Laughter

 What makes you laugh?

**Radio Host**: Welcome back, listeners! Today's topic is all about laughter—what tickles your funny bone? We've got our first caller on the line. Hey there, you're live! What makes you laugh?

**Caller 1**: Hey! Thanks for having me. For me, nothing beats a good pun. It's all about that moment when you realize there's a second layer to what you've just heard. Like, I heard this one the other day, "I’m reading a book on the history of glue. Can’t put it down." It's simple but so clever!

**Radio Host**: (Laughs) That’s a good one! It really sticks with you. Thanks for sharing! Let's hear from our next caller. What's your source of laughter?

**Caller 2**: Hi! I'm all about those funny moments in everyday life. You know, those situations you can't make up even if you tried. Like when you walk into a room and forget why you’re there, but it turns out you went to get your phone, which you’ve been holding in your hand the whole time. It's the everyday scenarios, but they're hilarious when you stop to think about them.

**Radio Host**: Absolutely, the comedy of life is all around us. Thanks for that reminder! Let's move to our third caller. What kind of humor gets you laughing?

**Caller 3**: Hey, thanks for taking my call. For me, it’s all about observational humor. You know, when comedians talk about things we all see but never really notice. Like how we all turn into ninjas when we're trying to avoid someone in the grocery store we don't want to talk to. It's funny because it's true and something we all experience.

**Radio Host**: (Laughs) Definitely relatable, and it's those shared experiences that make observational humor so impactful. Thanks for your call! It’s been great hearing about the different ways humor touches our lives. Whether it’s clever wordplay, the comedy hidden in everyday situations, or the humor in our shared experiences, laughter really is a universal language.

**Basic Comprehension Questions:**

1. How many callers shared what makes them laugh?

2. What type of humor does the first caller enjoy?

3. Can you name one example of humor the first caller mentioned?

4. What does the second caller find funny?

5. Describe a situation the second caller mentioned that they found humorous.

6. What kind of humor does the third caller appreciate?

7. Give an example of observational humor mentioned by the third caller.

**Inference Questions:**

8. Why do you think the first caller enjoys puns? What does it say about their personality?

9. The second caller finds humor in everyday situations. Why do you think such scenarios are funny to some people?

10. Based on the third caller’s example, why do you think observational humor is relatable to many people?

**Critical Thinking Questions:**

11. Do you agree with the first caller that puns are clever and humorous? Why or why not?

12. How can the everyday situations mentioned by the second caller be a source of comedy? Can you think of a similar situation from your own experience?

13. The third caller enjoys humor that points out the absurdities of human behavior. Why do you think noticing these absurdities can lead to laughter?

**Personal Response Questions:**

14. Which type of humor do you prefer among the ones mentioned, and why?

15. Share an example from your life that made you laugh, fitting one of the humor categories discussed.

**Discussion Question:**

16. Humor differs greatly across cultures. Discuss how humor in your own culture might be similar or different from the ones mentioned by the callers.