According to research, a joke must contain what in order to be considered funny?
A)a put-down
B)an expectancy violation
C)at least one funny-sounding word
D)All the answers are correct.

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An expectancy violation refers to a situation where a person's expectation of what will happen is violated, leading to surprise and amusement. Jokes that contain this element are more likely to be considered funny according to research. Put-downs may be considered offensive and not everyone finds humor in funny-sounding words, so those options are not necessary for a joke to be funny.

According to Research, a Joke Must Contain What in Order