It is rather fun to think there are exactly seven theories of humor:

1. Superiority Theory – We laugh because, briefly, we feel above someone.
2. Relief Theory – Humor releases tension.
3. Incongruity Theory – Expectations collide and must be reinterpreted.
4. Benign Violation Theory – A rule is broken, but harmlessly.
5. One More for the Road Theory – Like beer, you can never have too many theories on humor.

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