Why do people like Jokes?

We all like Jokes but one joke can hurt someone and also can be source of enjoyment to someone.

On the other hand, every people has a prejudice to a particular kind of joke.

Why does it happen?

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We like jokes because they serve several important functions. They 'break the ice' to make us feel comfortable, they build relationships by laughing together, and in some circumstances they can identify groups of people depending on who laughs or gets offended.

Why do people like Jokes?

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the opportunity to laugh.
It kill all emotional sadness, it make them to laugh. Laughter is the best medicines
Individual sarcasm in a joke can turn people off, but the general nature makes people laugh which has been proven to help the body and to live longer.Happiness means longevity.
"laughter is the best medicine."
because animals can not cut jokes.
they want to live more year.
some people don't like to smile and stay mad.Jokes make people smile and laugh.
well yeah some jokes are funny , and yeah jokes can hurt people because it may be on their looks and thie culture or so one. some may handle it other can;t. so it wise for the people who tell joke not to say something meanful or else it will come and bit their ***.
Now a days people are in pressure , to release this, jokes gives some sort of relaxation by changing our mood.
Ram,you know that every Joke has two parts.First is a really Joke,but another part is true,so now i think you know why sometimes Jokes hurt people.
We all like jokes because it entertains as well as it relaxes our mind. The personal choice of every mankind is different, thats why someone likes a particular kind of joke while other does not.