What do you think will come next to replace today’s humor, characterized by self-deprecation and relatable, please-laugh metahumor, once it fades away?
What do you think will come next to replace today’s humor, characterized by self-deprecation and relatable, please-laugh metahumor, once it fades away?
It’s interesting to think about the evolution of humor! While self-deprecation and relatable humor have certainly made a mark, there’s a possibility that we might see a shift toward more absurdist or surreal humor. As cultural dynamics change, humor might lean into the unexpected and the bizarre, providing an escape from reality. Alternatively, we may see a rise in more optimistic or uplifting humor as a response to the challenges of modern life, focusing on connection and shared joy rather than self-critique. Whatever does replace it, though, will likely reflect the cultural climate and the ways people seek to connect and find relief through laughter. What do you think?