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Comment author: MrHen 09 February 2010 12:00:52AM 13 points [-]

Humor probably has a higher culture per word weight. (I made up this term.)

Comment author: taryneast 28 December 2010 10:32:42PM 1 point [-]

Yes, and a heavier reliance on nuances and multiple-meanings of language that come with much greater familiarity.