OK, I admit it: at times I can be a bit of a facetious wisenheimer. I believe in not taking things too seriously - as much of a challenge as it´s become in an increasingly unfunny world. But still, I´ll always look for an excuse for a wisecrack. The thing is, now that I live in Spain, I have to remember that my material doesn´t always translate well for locals - falling flat or even causing confusion. Humor varies across cultures, so I thought about how what´s funny in English and in the context of my home country, the USA, and how that may or may not make it across language and culture barriers even in today´s far more culturally connected world.
Read more in my post Humor and Travel: Sometimes Lost in Translation?
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