There are a number of theories of humor that could explain this cartoon. There's the superiority theory. You're the guy on the phone, not on the other end.
Can AI Master the Art of Humor? | Bob Mankoff | TED · TED
How native speakers pronounce “superiority”
3 examples from real videos — listen, replay, loop.
1 / 3
There are a number of theories of humor that could explain this cartoon. There's the superiority theory. You're the guy on the phone, not on the other end.
Can AI Master the Art of Humor? | Bob Mankoff | TED · TED
Example sentences
John: The second horseman is contempt. Contempt is like criticism, but it has a dash of superiority. So with contempt, you include scorn, disgust, sarcasm
Even Healthy Couples Fight — the Difference Is How | Julie and John Gottman | TED · TED
This effect explains why more than 100 studies have shown that people display illusory superiority. We judge ourselves as better than others
Why incompetent people think they're amazing - David Dunning