Writer's Block: Comic Instinct

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Not in the same way that people do--for example, your cat or dog will never laugh at you for falling and hurting yourself, but other humans will think that's hilarious.

I think they do have a sense of play which is not quite the same thing. Play is for bonding with your pack/herd/flock/pride and also for honing hunting skills & keeping your body well exercised. I also think they also might find it gratifying (maybe funny?) when they can pull one over on a stupid pink monkey, like sneaking or wrestling a toy or treat away from you, or surprising you by jumping out of hiding.

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[oracle-tx.livejournal.com]

My folks used to have a cat that new how to play "Tag!". She'd hide beside the stairs, and then reach out with a paw and tap you on the shoulder as you walked by, then go tearing off to hide. This was not something we taught her.

[wyndhover.livejournal.com]

Well, I think the jury is out on several types of cetacean, but otherwise I tend to agree.

[buckeyebrain.livejournal.com]

Sure they do. They can has cheezburger!

[jadeysmyname.livejournal.com]

my oldest dog,,,MollyAnneMarbleEyes has a wicked sense of humor,,,ask my kids,,,,,she will take the tug rope and try to wrap it around the lil dogs neck,,,i swear shes tryin to choke him....and when they rough house,,,she starts sneezin,,,and doin it more,,,i swear her sneezin like that is her laughin,,,so yes we say Molly has a wicked sense of humor and laughs