TED-Ed: What's the definition of comedy? Banana. - Addison Anderson

The video explores the elusive nature of comedy, highlighting its resistance to definition. It delves into the relationship between truth and humor, noting that not all truths are funny and some lies can be. Henri Bergson's perspective on laughter as a social corrective is discussed, emphasizing its role in combating rigidity. The video also examines how comedy thrives on contradictions, disrupting our perceived order and revealing flaws in our logical systems.

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