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In a mixed group, some may find a particular ethnic joke or insult humor appealing. Others may find it appalling--and even tasteless and disrespectful.

Needless to say, those who would appreciate it are those who regard the target with disfavor.

The anatomy of humor asserts that insult humor is a substitute for assault, or an attempt to vent our hostility when physical aggression is not practical. Thus, the verbal attack makes us feel superior--and we laugh.

But it could also get us in trouble.