Funny
Funny noun - Something said or done to cause laughter.
Usage example: let's can the funnies—we've got serious work to do here
Humor
Humor noun - The amusing quality or element in something.
Both words in one sentence
- Certainly not all anti-humor ends up being funny, but it should be clear that the writer is trying to create humor from avoiding a punchline or humorous twist.
Source: Anti-Humor - The humor is gut-bustingly funny, and no matter how many times you read it, it manages to stay funny.
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In one episode of Garfield and Friends, Garfield takes the viewers through a lab to show them how humor is created, including listing out some words that are inherently funny.
Source: Inherently Funny Words
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