Sense of humour in Turkey

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam03 July 2019 10:41:16

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Hello everyone,

Should we set out to explore Turkish聮s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any faux-pas.

What is special about the sense of humour in Turkey?

Is it acceptable to joke about any situations?

What is typically funny and what is absolutely not funny?

Are there any popular comedians in Turkey and how would one be able to discover them (stand-up shows, festivals, internet, etc.)?

What is the funniest joke you have heard in Turkey?

Please share your experience,

Bhavna

Aliyasinkesen New member

Member since 15 August 2017

AliyasinkesenNew member03 July 2019 10:46:58

Funniest joke is saying " see you next year on 31 December". Always works .d

Northfield Member

Member since 02 August 2017

NorthfieldMember04 July 2019 11:35:37

Seriously? It is interesting there are people who still laugh at this corny joke.

Aliyasinkesen New member

Member since 15 August 2017

AliyasinkesenNew member04 July 2019 12:15:05

It was a joke itself, you might get beaten by your friends if you make that joke.

Devsatya Member

Member since 29 August 2018

DevsatyaMember08 July 2019 04:45:58

I think foreigners wont understand their jokes because of the complexities of their language.

leventAussie Member

Member since 28 February 2012

leventAussieMember09 July 2019 07:53:09

This is intersting... I have found that there is a lack of irony and it is also easier to make people laugh. American sitcom humour is seen as very cold though...