Humour in men ‘stems from aggression’

Source: TOI

Humour in most men may develop from aggression and it all begins at puberty, researchers say.

Researchers at Newcastle University studied the reactions of men and women on seeing a trick cyclist and the results revealed huge differences between male and female response.

Nine out of 10 women would make warm, kind and encouraging remarks, while young children showed interest and curiosity.

But as boys grew older, their reactions became increasingly unpleasant. Curiosity typically turned into physical and verbal aggression, and they would throw stones or attempt to obstruct the rider by shouting, “Fall off!” the Independent reported.

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