When we laugh at something, we ridicule it - Deepstash

When we laugh at something, we ridicule it

Empathetic cringe, where we relate to the situation, could be viewed as us mocking ourselves.

A contemptuous cringe has a darker side. The producer or comedian may manufacture or invent contempt. For example, when we are invited to laugh at the weakness is "Screeching Feminists" are we saying that feminism is shameful?

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