something about laughter?

Started by Marik, Jun 28 06 12:39

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Marik

I've noticed that after you get into an argument of some sort with someone, you tend to laugh more (in a bad way) when asked about the person(s). For example... John gets badly beaten up by a group of Mexicans. After that, Jane tells a joke that would  be considered racist, but John would laugh. Or, Joe said something negative about John and this made him mad. John and Joe proceed to fight each other. A little later, Jane says something like, "Joe works at a strip club!" John LOUDLY laughs about this, even though John knows Joe really works at a restaurant.
So does anyone know what the exact word be for this kind of thing? It's not exactly racism, but I can't figure out what would be a good word to describe it... (if any of that made sense)  Any suggestions as to what this might be called?
 

Some Chick


Adam_Fulford

Laughter has survival and health benefits, but its purpose is complex and mysterious.  It seems to serve as a mask to hide weakness or a lack of preparation for shifts in the environment. Laughter is often a reaction to the unexpected.  I'd expand further on my wise and learned discourse, but my voice is attracting a swarm of blackflies.

P.C.

I thought that was called gossip.[img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/froehlich/c020.gif" border=0]  
Sir Isaac Newton invented the swinging door....for the convenience of his cat.

kingy

why did the mexicans beat up john?    
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Marik

I'm not thinking of bitterness or gossip. Adam's got it right, but I'm still lost for a name... by the way, nobody got beat up.
 

Some Chick

The term I think you're looking for is derisive.  

P.C.

Good call Some Chick !!!   THAT'S IT !!!!
Sir Isaac Newton invented the swinging door....for the convenience of his cat.

Some Chick

Here's a better topic to bump than one about academe.  *Insert derisive laughter here*

Gopher

You've spoiled it by mentioning her name.
A fool's paradise is better than none.

Some Chick

True, but I stayed on topic by providing an example of the use of the word!

  C'mon...  :(  

  I tried!

Gopher

A fool's paradise is better than none.

kitten

I had thought of the word "contemptuous" to describe the situation.  That's also the word I would use to describe DV.  
Thousands of years ago cats were worshipped.  They have not forgotten.