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Arthur Smith

Ninety-eight per cent of laughter is nothing to do with jokes, which do not deserve to bear the weight of all the funny stuff in the world.

Arthur Smith

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Arthur Smith is saying that most laughter happens for reasons other than hearing jokes, implying that jokes are only a small part of what makes people laugh. He suggests that jokes shouldn't be credited with carrying the entire burden of humor in life.

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