Not So Funny

You know those things that other people find funny, but you don't? Here's a list of mine.

1. Walking into walls
I don't begrudge the physical humor, but it doesn't make me laugh. Wife on the other hand, sees two people run into eachother on TV and can't contain herself. May be a result of her mom watching excessive amounts of 3 Stooges while wife was in utero.

2. Negative for the sake of being negative
Cynicism, sarcasm, even the occasional outright meanness, I can get into. But people whose only joke is being contrarian, really get to me. This is a current pet peeve of mine since twice in the last month I ordered a beer at a bar and the the bartender responded, "No." And then laughed and got me one. Why did they think this was funny? Could they even use an ounce of creativity or intelligence in making a joke? I mean, literally, a 4-year old could make that joke (and probably does often).

3. Curb Your Enthusiasm
I could probably grow to like this, but of the few I've seen, I just feel vaguely uncomfortable the whole time.

4. John Stewart
I can't really explain this. Smart liberal political humor from a guy who doesn't take himself too seriously- what is there not to love? But I just don't think he's that funny. I actually even feel kind of sorry for him when he's making a joke, like maybe I should laugh to make him feel better. Which is particulalry strange, considering he's a multimillionaire who everyone else loves. I do like Colbert, but just can't get into Mr. Stewart.