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Laughter Democritus (c. 460—c. 370 B.C.) the laughing philosopher. [Gk. Phil.: Jobes, 430] rapacious scavenger, known for its maniacal laughter. [Zoology: Misc.] (nitrous oxide) sweet-smelling, colorless gas; produces feeling of euphoria. [Medicine: Misc.] Muse of comedy [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 1071] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A comprehensive theory of laughter has to explain the kinds of laughter produced after tickling, winning a game, slipping on a banana peel, seeing twins, hearing jokes, etc). Like art, Renaissance comedy plodded on in the ancient theory of laughter as ridiculous, literally ridiculous for the correction of the venial or the ugly. |
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