[garinda]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

I have noticed that tastes in humour change as society changes.

I have listened to 'old style' humour on Radio 4extra (Goon show and Ray's a laugh etc), and it isn't funny any more. I find the Carry On films and Norman Wisdom 'cringeworthy'.

I think our society grew out of slapstick and became cynical, causing satire to be popular.

It's so hard to define why something's funny, and makes us laugh.

Silent Laurel and Hardy films amuse me, whereas Charlie Chaplin leaves me cold.

Monty Python, never get it. Fawlty Towers, hilarious.