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Speaking of a sense of humor,
Sat Feb 04, 9:23

that one brought a smile to my face: "not killing people is what's hard." Very good. True then, true now.

In my experience, a sense of humor cannot only buoy self-esteem, it can be a life-saver. (No, not that kind.) I've always felt sorry for those who lack one, and even sorrier for those who lack one and believe otherwise. The Dunning-Kruger Effect with respect to humor, and irony. I tend to steer clear of them. Alien species.

  • A sense of humor can — Dan Brown, Fri Feb 03 18:40
    bouy low self-esteem. We sort of know what others thought of him, but I am inclined to think that he brought more than cards to the table. Low self-esteem, self-loathing, and guilt, when mixed with a quart... more
    • Speaking of a sense of humor, — olds, Sat Feb 04 9:23