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  1. robbiew8n - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by robbiew8n Nov 9th, 2012 at 7:12PM

    laughter is the psychological defence against the awfulness of how we would feel if it happened to ourselves. it stops us feeling the other person's pain.


    respect, from robbie

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  2. Keith46 - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by Keith46 Nov 9th, 2012 at 7:03PM

    if is funny cause every one laughs at me hahahahaha

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  3. Shareik - 13-15 years old

    Posted by Shareik Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:53PM

    Haha sorry what ur asking me sounds like asking me why the sky is blue xD!

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  4. luckylassie - 51-55 years old - female

    Posted by luckylassie Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:47PM

    theyve got a little pain in their gut that theyve hidden from their consciousness that tickles when it hurts

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  5. Steven46 - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by Steven46 Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:31PM

    It's a reward for stupidity.

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  6. Experienced321 - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by Experienced321 Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:30PM

    its funny

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  7. baydog2013 - 61-65 years old - female

    Posted by baydog2013 Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:26PM

    laughing hyena's.that is what they remind me of.

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  8. stronggeorge - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by stronggeorge Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:22PM

    People get pleasure from other peoples pain. I see a lot in the USA especially.

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  9. jacksprat3 - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by jacksprat3 Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:21PM

    Some are just releasing nervous tension inappropriately. Others are tards.

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  10. PROUDGRANDMAOF6 - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by PROUDGRANDMAOF6 Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:20PM

    ome people are crule ane been hurt so they want to hurt others to make themselves feel better

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  11. 0ppa - 36-40 years old - male

    Posted by 0ppa Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:19PM

    Why do people cry when they are happy?

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  12. multiwave0 - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by multiwave0 Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:19PM

    Said it before, I'll say it again. Experience is the best teacher, although a bit harsh for slow learners.

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  13. Creamsicle - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by Creamsicle Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:19PM

    Because it's funny.... duh.

    LOL

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  14. looking4realdeal - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by looking4realdeal Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:18PM

    some people are just mean ! so, how did you get hurt ? I promise not to laugh. :)

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  15. Decryption - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by Decryption Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:18PM

    Ever see a baby giggle because you hit yourself on the head?

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  16. BamPow - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by BamPow Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:18PM

    Because those people are just letting everyone else know how bad they suck.

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  17. SIike - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by SIike Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:18PM

    I don't know... ):
    I don't like it when people laugh at other people's pain...

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  18. dskdw25q9n - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by dskdw25q9n Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:18PM

    Nervous laughter; psychological defense mechanism

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  19. LastSurvivor - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by LastSurvivor Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:17PM

    They are insensitive and lack empathy

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  20. multiwave0 - 41-45 years old - male

    Reply by multiwave0 Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:24PM

    My kids are anything but, but find it funny if I get hurt doing something dumb.

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  21. crabby24 - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by crabby24 Nov 9th, 2012 at 6:17PM

    I do i'm shocking,maybe cause it looked funny at the time.

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