about the word "funny"

 

we use the word "funny" to describe both things that are humorous as well as things that are strange, unexpected, or illogical.

    i.e. that's funny. i thought i placed my keys here.

this shows up in other languages as well

(C) 彼はおかしい人ですね。 —> he's a funny guy

(D) 彼の頭はおかしい。—> there's something wrong with his head


Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the Mind

Dennett, Hurley, and Adams

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