Self-deprecatory humor is when an individual makes fun of him or herself. Comedians like Joan Rivers and Conan O’Brian use this type of humor in their standup routine. For example, Conan O’ Brian made a joke about this, “Some people are saying that the reason Michael Phelps wasn’t doing so well for a while was because he let himself get too out of shape. I just have to say that I have been watching the …show more content…
It also can prevent Alzheimer’s disease and helping to control emotions as it can stop stress. The article has some controversy like terrorism jokes while it can be debating that humor can be good for your health. Is it necessary to go in the taboo in order to have people feel better especially after 9/11? Sandra Ritz says yes as you can find humor in a cartoon about a failed terrorist bomb plot. It does not matter what the humor is about if you are in a sad or anger mood as long as you laugh, you are on the road to recovery (Howlett