3 Things that made Comic Relief Bearable

So, I really, really was not a fan of Comic Relief. Overall I felt the author was often reaching and, honestly, pretentious.
However, there were a few parts of the book that made it worthwhile. Although there were many humorous examples I enjoyed, there were three key points I thought were important from the book.
1. Humor can be interpreted different ways. I felt as though this was a reoccurring theme in the book. Firstly, there are different definitions of humor. Secondly, people can interpret humor in different ways based on their background and life experiences. Thirdly, humor itself can be viewed through different theories. These theories can analyze why things are humorous to people. All of these reasons for different interpretations show that humor is actually a pretty complex aspect of society.
2. There are both good and bad sides to humor. Humor is often accompanied by laughter and good feelings. It also promotes good health. It can be a starting point for discussions about observations of society. However, humor can also be negative in the fact that it is "idle" and can result in irresponsible behavior (think Jackass movies). Humor can also be offensive, and can often times cause emotional harm rather than happiness.
3. Humor is often related to cognitive dissonance. Humor often can result from a cognitive shift, which is usually caused by an outcome one does not expect, or some kind of incongruence. This is almost always the case with wit and other forms of humor. These cognitive shifts result in higher thinking, one of the better aspects of humor.