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The Effect of Humor on Social Media

Humor is the foundation on which social media is built. It is the one of the main reasons that users sign on to social media in the first place. But what most people don't realize is the way in which humor affects this platform or how humor is used to manipulate information. Good or bad, humor's effect on social media is as prevalent as ever, and users need to be made aware of these effects.

What effects does humor have on social media?

  Below are the 3 effects that are most evident in today's social media use. Explore the links below to learn more about these issues.

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Source: mybasin.com

Users only care about stories when presented in a humorous way

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When used properly, humor on social media can be healthy

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Source: organised-chaos.net

The use of humor can be dangerous to young children on social media

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