In conversing about humor, Shoemaker and Franken delve into how wisecracks often draw on morally troubling elements—like deception and meanness—that complicate their appreciation.
The absurdity of our daily lives contrasted against a universal perspective suggests that our earnest pursuits may seem trivial or meaningless, which can be profoundly hilarious.
Prigs argue that wisecracks containing any meanness are fundamentally unfunny, while Buffs embrace the absurd, finding humor even in life's darkest corners and moral ambiguities.
The tension between our earnest lives and the universe's indifference can evoke humor, leading us to laugh at the absurdity of our striving amidst an indifferent cosmos.
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