“The comic is the perception of the opposite; humor is the feeling of it.”
— Umberto Eco
Simplified Meaning:
When you see something funny, you're noticing that it’s different from what you expected. That’s what makes it a comic moment—it's surprising or opposite to what you think should happen. Imagine a clown at a circus slipping on a banana peel; you don't expect adults to fall down like that, so it's funny. Humor goes deeper; it's about how we emotionally respond to that surprise. When you laugh at the clown slipping, you're feeling the humor because it's silly and makes you happy. In everyday life, if someone makes a clever joke about a tough situation, they help you see the lighter side, changing how you feel about it. Applying this idea, if you find humor in small, unexpected moments, it can make your days more joyful and help you handle stress better.
