sense of humour

The majority of people are able to experience humour, i.e., to be amused, to laugh or smile at something funny, and thus they are considered to have a sense of humour. The hypothetical person lacking a sense of humour would likely find the behaviour induced by humour to be inexplicable, strange, or even irrational. Though ultimately decided by personal taste, the extent to which a person will find something humourous depends upon a host of variables, including geographical location, culture, maturity, level of education, intelligence and context.

For example, young children's sense of humour may favour slapstick, such as Punch and Judy puppet shows or cartoons such as Tom and Jerry.

sense of humour by Death Megatron 3000 April 16, 2013

sense of humour pill 

A pill some people need to take in order to restore their sense of humour.

They're green, with raised red letters that say SoH, and taste like sugar candy.

"This happens to some poor unfortunate guy, and you write that? You cock-eyed cretin, f*** off, idiot."

"Take your sense of humour pill, Nick."

sense of humour pill by Colin 100 December 9, 2012

Sense of Humour Failure Face 

When someone has taken a joke the wrong way and their expression on their face is all you need to confirm this. This can also be applied when due to being in public (e.g. live TV or in front of friends) they can't say they are annoyed but they can't hide it from their facial expression.

Husband - 'You know your that dress looks a bit tight for you darling'
Wife - (Sense of Humour Failure Face) '....'
Husband - 'Is that my phone ringing upstairs... I'm just going to check' (runs away)

Sense of Humour Failure Face by Maxctran May 26, 2016

sense of humour failure 

When someone either finds an obvious joke offensive or takes it dead serious, they are said to have had a "sense of humour" failure.

However, it cannot be applied to those who never had a sense of humour to start with.

This condition is more common amongst the grumpy, tired and irrationally angry sects of society, with the most common manifestation being women on their period or guys whose girlfriend is on their period.

That easyJet lady had a sense of humour failure when you asked if your "little" 16 year-old son counted for the priority boarding.

I don't think so. I think she had no sense of humour to start with.

Yeah, or it is that time of the month for her. That could explain her sense of humour failure.

sense of humour failure by Legend_Killerz January 23, 2011

sense of humour failure 

A phrase used by a manager as an awkward semi-apology after they lose their temper at their employees. This is the closest to an apology you're likely to get.

Prevalent in the UK tech and consulting sector.

(after boss has stopped shouting obscenities at their staff)
"I'm afraid I've had a sense of humour failure..."

sense of humour failure by QuartermasterGeralt June 3, 2020

sadistic sense of humour 

someone who might not be sadistic or cruel, but finds the pain or misfortune of others amusing.

"Ben laughed when I fell yesterday - he has such a sadistic sense of humour."

sadistic sense of humour by euphoria09 December 13, 2009

Sense of Humor

What most people say they have in abundance, but always seem to lose or forget about over the littlest things.

My annoying friends didn't get that I was just making a joke, what happened to their sense of humor?

Sense of Humor by Mmmkay December 14, 2004