“Funny” vs. “Interesting”: What’s the Difference?
Jul 3, 2023
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The difference between “funny” and “interesting”
- "Funny" is typically associated with humor or amusement, while "interesting" is associated with engagement and thought provocation.
- Something can be funny without being interesting, and vice versa.
- Something that is funny makes people laugh, while something that is interesting holds people's attention.
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What is the definition of “funny” and “interesting”?
Funny
- Something that is humorous or amusing.
- It can evoke laughter or a sense of amusement.
- The subjective nature of humor means that what is considered funny varies from person to person.
Interesting
- Something that is engaging or thought-provoking.
- It can capture one's attention and keep them engaged.
- The subjective nature of interest means that what is considered interesting varies from person to person.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Interesting” is the more popular variant on the web.
Funny
853,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- It was funny to see the cat chasing its own tail.
- My sister told a funny joke that made me laugh so hard.
- The comedy show last night was so funny, I couldn't stop laughing.
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Interesting
1,330,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- The plot of the movie was so interesting that I didn't even realize it was two hours long.
- I learned an interesting fact about the history of my hometown.
- That book had an interesting plot twist that I didn't see coming.
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