Writer's Block: Comic Instinct
Jun. 30th, 2009 10:40 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
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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.
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.
