Power Of Humour

In writing and general discussion, we often think of levity and gravity as mutually exclusive, that serious issues should not be presented humorously, and humour must not discuss weighty elements. Indeed, mixing the two seems counterintuitive. Making topics that demand public awareness and attention, like conflict, environmental problems and social evils, funny might appear disrespectful, while incorporating elements of death and tragedy into jokes may defeat the primary purpose of making people forget their worries and laugh.