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  • What does “politically correct” mean?
    careful not to use language or behavior that could offend a group of people
  • Another way to say that no one liked your joke is…
    It went over like a lead balloon.
  • What theory of humor explains that people often laugh at others’ mistakes or misfortunes?
    The Superiority Theory
  • When you want to say you just don’t understand something, you can say…
    I don't get it.
  • What do you call a joke about people of a particular ethnic background?
    An ethnic joke
  • If you are the person on whom a trick is played, you are…?
    the butt of a joke
  • What do you call a joke about sex or sexual content?
    A dirty joke
  • If you want to suggest that someone is reacting too strongly to something, you can tell him or her…
    Don't take it so hard. / Don't take it personally.
  • If the joke is extremely rude or offensive, it is…?
    in bad taste/in poor taste
  • What theory of humor explains that people often laugh at unexpected or illogical situations?
    The Incongruity Theory
  • If you are able to laugh at a practical joke without taking it too personally, you…?
    can take the joke/ can be a good sport
  • If a joke goes beyond funny into something hurtful, it…?
    crosses the line
  • What theory of humor explains that people sometimes laugh to relieve tension?
    The Relief Theory
  • How do you respond to a joke that is not funny?
    I don't get it./It went over my head.
  • If you want to say that someone’s advice isn’t easy to follow, you can say…
    Easier said than done.
  • How do you respond to a joke that is funny?
    That's hilarious/hysterical./That's too much.
  • If you do something stupid that causes other people to laugh at you, you…
    I made a total fool of myself.
  • What do you call a joke about the use of language in such a way that it becomes funny?
    A verbal joke
  • What do you call a joke about men or women?
    a sexist joke
  • What do you call a joke about a political candidate, party or governmental official?
    A political joke
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