The oldest recorded joke in human history is a fart joke
In short: Humor is a fundamental human trait, but its origins are surprisingly primitive. This video explores the earliest known instance of comedy, revealing that our sense of humor hasn't changed as much as we might think over thousands of years.
Dating back to the Sumerian civilization between 1900 and 2300 BC, the first known joke was inscribed on a clay tablet. Despite the vast gulf of time, the content remains a crude fart joke.
The video highlights how ancient humor often stems from cultures and customs that are difficult for modern audiences to find funny. However, the survival of this specific joke suggests that certain types of comedy are universal across human history.
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