While watching or listening to a presenter, an interpreter should analyze the incoming information to figure out if the presenter is attempting to be humorous. Once the interpreter has determined that the presenter is using humor, the interpreter needs to understand what the presenter’s purpose is for telling joke based upon the given social situation. Deaf and Hearing culture use humor in a similar manner. In both cultures the main purpose of humor is to entertain an audience that usually results in a positive reaction, such as smiling or laughter. This objective is often accomplished by poking fun at others, cultures, or personal experiences. Humor generally helps form a bond between the teller and the audience based on enjoyment and
