The World's Oldest Joke - One Minute History

The video explores the history of humor, tracing the world's oldest joke back to 1900 BC, attributed to the Sumerians. This joke, found on a cuneiform tablet, involves toilet humor and warns new husbands about flatulent brides. The study, led by humor expert Doctor Paul McDonald, highlights how modern comedic formats, such as puns, can be linked to these ancient jokes, showing that humor has been a part of human culture for millennia.

What was the punchline of the oldest joke about?

How does Doctor McDonald connect modern puns to ancient jokes?