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Why are men typically funnier than women?

Although I can think of several notable examples to the contrary, it seems to me that on average men are funnier than women. Is this merely a case of unhealthy sexist misperception, or is there genuinely some key difference between the genders which accounts for this phenomenon?

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  • Adobe
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I think its because the traits that desirable females are supposed to have don't go hand-in-hand with comedy. Comedians have to be loud, a little mean, and aggressive. Girls could be funny, but they're socialized not to be any of those things.

  • Vera
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Good question. ;]

    Sorry I couldnt help loll.

    Made me think !

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