Humor's Impact: Universal, Cultural, and Verbal Forms

This effect is contributed to by different types of humor, including universal humor, cultural humor, and verbal humor. 'Universal humor' refers to jokes that are understood and appreciated across cultures, often relying on shared human experiences. 'Cultural humor' is specific to a particular culture, drawing on its unique customs, traditions, and values. 'Verbal humor' involves wordplay, puns, and other linguistic techniques to create amusement. These diverse forms of humor, by appealing to different aspects of our understanding and experience, collectively contribute to the overall impact.