A Southern\'s view of humor on both sides of the Pacific

1. An A m e r i c a n Southerner 's Search for Laughs in Japan Show Me the Funny! ※ Mostly By Matthew D. Ownby ※ With some material stolen from some rather unimportant people

2. Go West Young Man

9. A Bit Confused?

11. I don't get it.

12. Why Did They Laugh?

13. Gee, Thanks.

14. Why Did They Laugh?

15. Because It Is Funny!

16. But, It Wasn't to Me.

17. ? ? ? You've Got It Backwards! Daniel Dennett, A famous bearded guy.

18. For Example Please Take Sweet, Now, stay with me here, Jimbo

19. X There Is Nothing In Sugar Itself That Makes It Sweet. Daniel Dennett, A famous bearded guy.

20. Daniel Dennett, A famous bearded guy.

21. Sugar Is Has Lots Of Energy The Body Needs Energy To Survive Your Brain Rewards You For Eating The Sugar, By Making It Taste Sweet You Eat More Chocolate Cake You Get Fat And You Die! Daniel Dennett, A famous bearded guy.

22. So What? Daniel Dennett, A famous bearded guy.

23. Laughter is the Same There is nothing inherent in any joke, story, etc. that makes you laugh. Daniel Dennett, A famous bearded guy.

24. When Was the Last Time You Laughed At Something That Was Not Really Funny? Were You Nervous? Had You Felt Stress? Was Someone Else Laughing? Was It Your Boss?

25. Laughter Without The Boss's Bad Jokes! Laughter Yoga! 8 Clubs In Tokyo (Ex. Yoyogi, Kichijoji), About 50 Nation Wide Through Laughter you can: Reduce Stress Hormones! Reduce Blood Pressure! Get Exercise And Lose Weight! 100 Laughs = 15 Minutes On A Bike At The Gym Alright Everybody! And Laugh 1,2,3,4

27. But, I Still Didn't Get The Joke. What About Humor, Silly! Daniel Dennett, A famous bearded guy.

28. Daniel Dennett, A famous bearded guy. Wait Until My Next Book Comes Out! Gee, Thanks!

29. A Joke About H u n t i n g Jeff Foxworthy Famous Southern Stand Up Comedian

30. What Was So Funny? (or Not?)

31. Stephen Hawking Physicists, Theoretician and Prankster There Are Actually Several Theories of Humor

32. (Comic) Relief I'm Glad It's Over Herbert Spencer, Philosopher, Sociologist, and Tense!

33. Stupidity and Superiority I Am Not As Dumb As He Is. Thomas Hobbes, Philosopher, Wit, and Pretentious Snob

34. Good Ole Southern Humor Jeff Foxworthy Famous Southern Stand Up Comedian You Might Be A Redneck If .. .

35. Good Ole Southern Humor Bill Engvall Another Famous Southern Stand Up Comedian Here's Your Sign .

36. Surprise and Incongruity I Expected Him To Help, But ... Immanuel Kant, Philosopher, Thinker, and Just Confused

37. Surprise and Incongruity Another Fine Train of Thought Derailed