Scientists carried out a survey to determine the funniest country in the world. Analyzed the data of thousands of people from 30 states in which watched as they can make others laugh and how they use different kinds of humor. , our neighbors placed first.
Scientists measured how funny people are
A survey created by Ryan Riley from the American company Remitly together with his team was involved in approximately 6,000 people. Within the study Scientists have asked participants to fill in the so -called Humor Questionnaire. The aim of the test was to analyze, How are people of different nationalities funny in real situations and how they use different kinds of humor.
Scientists have investigated which country is the funniest. (illustration photo)
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Questionnaire consisted of a series of psychological questions that concerned different experiences of life. Some of the statements with which the participants could agree or disagree were:
- “If someone makes a mistake, I will take it for that.”
- “I don’t have to try very much to make others laugh.”
- “Sometimes I think of something so funny that I have to say it, even if it may not be suitable for the situation.”
Scientists finally calculated the average score of participants to obtain a humor evaluation for each nation. What More points of the subjects in the test, the more funny the research may seem to others according to the research. The highest score that the nation could have achieved in the study was 112.
The funniest are our neighbors
First place in the first place It was placed by the Czech Republic, which, according to scientists, excelled thanks to its sharp irony, well timed sarcasm and humor aimed at self -laughing. Silver was awarded to Portugal, which captivated with cordial humor. Researchers pointed out that The inhabitants of this country can tease, enchant or alleviate tension depending on the situation.
Ireland was the third place, which reached a high score in the area of an aphiliative humor. Scientists explained that People from this country can humorously tell stories from life that reflect friendliness and emotions. In the next positions, countries like Belgium, Greece, have been placed, Poland, Denmark or Hungary.
The Czech Republic finished first. (illustration photo)
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Riley noted that Although every culture uses humor differently, understanding these differences can help establish new relationships. “People often turn to funny events or situations, especially when they find themselves in a new country or culture. Humor It helps to break the ice, build trust among people and create a certain connection that makes us feel understanding“he said.
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1st Czech Republic – score 72.3 |
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2. Portugal – score 71.4 |
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3. Ireland – score 71.2 |
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4. Belgium – score 71.1 |
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5. Chile – score 71.1 |
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6. Greece – score 71.1 |
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7. Australia – score 71 |
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8. Poland – score 70.8 |
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9. Denmark – score 70.6 |
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10. Hungary – score 70.5 |
