Posted by 10derheart on October 28, 2011, at 15:23:15
In reply to Re: Comedians often say very interesting things, posted by ron1953 on October 28, 2011, at 13:15:40
Scott makes some good points. Humor is so important for relief, coping, bonding, etc. Yet, it can be (maybe inadvertently) a tool of wrong-headed teaching about MI to those not savvy about these conditions. Then it's really unhelpful. Unfortunately, some people learn everything they know about a thing like MI from pop culture alone.
What reminds you of Data? Scott? Me? People who don't necessarily see *that* particular line as all that funny? I've been told I am very humorous, zany even and I believe I get the concept of humor almost always. I am often told, "Be serious," and rarely to "lighten up." I like MM in general. I think some of his stuff, including a lighthearted way of viewing *some* aspects of bipolar disorder, could be universally understood and funny. But, I also get it if any Babbler reading that, or hearing his bipolar-related jokes, wouldn't be amused or get the humor at all. It might depend where they are in life at that moment in time.
Humor can be - often is - pretty subjective.
MDD (presently in complete remission); ADD-Inattentive type; mild anxiety (not fomally dx'd)
Meds: Strattera 80 mg q day
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