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Comment author: RomeoStevens 04 May 2012 10:07:20PM 6 points [-]

Bonding among humans involves being vulnerable. Shared food gives them the chance to poison you. Comedy allows you to signal to each other which social norms you don't take seriously. Drinking involves loss of coordination and talkativeness about deep issues one has.