Philosopher-novelist Ayn Rand once warned that, apart from being funny, “humor is a destructive element and is not an unconditional virtue.”
Applied to politics, it naturally follows that humor can also be a destructive political weapon for use in a propaganda war.
By defining humor as “the denial of metaphysical importance to that which you laugh at,” Rand drew a straight line between humor and reality, a line that is increasingly found missing in the humor of the Left.
In a guide titled ‘Leveraging Comedy for Social Change’ published by the Center for Media and Social Impact, it was reported that: “Comedy’s ability to actually set a media agenda is well documented by research and practice. The effect of one comedy piece can be magnified infinitely, increasing its ability to reach both target audiences and decision makers who are able to directly impact the issue.”
And of course, beyond politics, comedy in human life plays an important role in relieving stress, as researched by the Mayo Clinic and others. As the old saying goes: ‘Laughter makes the best medicine.’
Given the perpetual stress created in today’s dystopian zeitgeist, a good measure of humor is always in order. As we enter the summer months, what better time to take a break for a smile?
And while listening to jokes, memes, riddles, groaners and more, always remember that the real test of good humor occurs when something strikes a chord in us that is Just Right to be funny enough to make us laugh.
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