You really can't fake a laugh

[Gael]

You really can't fake a laugh: Our brains are hardwired to tell the difference between genuine and fake chuckling

Next time your boss tells a bad joke and you feel compelled to laugh, beware - they can tell you're faking it.

Researchers from London have discovered our brains carry out different process when we hear genuine laughter compared to fake chuckles.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...ed-tell-difference-genuine-fake-laughter.html

 

[Falcon]

Fake laughter is just being polite to a poor joke teller.

 

[Gael]

Fake laughter is just being polite to a poor joke teller.

It also can be patronizing.

 

[That Guy]

 

[That Guy]

That's what gets me about so-called Laugh Therapy. If we're actually laughing at something we truly find funny, then, yes, it's a wonderful release. But to just go, "Ha Ha Ha Ha . . . " and think that is creating some kind of wonderful result is just ridiculous and a scam.