Are funny women sexy?

debbash68

I was just wondering what people thought, thie following is from a British newspaper a few years ago. "Men see being funny as a male thing," explained Dr Rod Martin, who led the project.

Hundreds of men and women were questioned. Asked if they found a sense of humour to be attractive in women, most men said yes. But when they were asked if they would want to be with a woman who cracked jokes herself, the answer was a resounding no.

"When forced to choose between humour production and humour appreciation in potential partners, women valued humour production, whereas men valued receptivity to their own humour," said Dr Martin.
I'm just putting this out there for discussion!

Mr_Competitive

Sense of humour is a must for me

debbash68

I was thinking a lot of women find humour sexy, woody Allen would never have been able to reproduce, but I just thought you never hear men say its sexy

aquarabbit

I think there are different kinds of funny. I'm a funny person, but a different type than a lot of others. I'm clumsy and quick-witted. And to be honest, a lot of the guys I know find it adorably funny when I'm clumsy (they say I'm like a cartoon character), but if I am quick with a comeback, they don't find it as humorous (even if it's in retaliation to a crack about me). Then there's the sense of humor I have in my marriage. When we have a big fight over something stupid, we laugh and joke about it. Either after we cool off or sometimes right in the middle of it when we realize how stupid we're being. That sense of humor is great for an intimate relationship. So I think that it depends on the man, woman, type of funny, and situation. But in general, I think that everyone enjoys a good laugh whether it's from a man or a woman. And I think it's easier to find someone you like to be around attractive than someone whose annoying or rude.

faceoff4

Humor is a must for me as well and the more sarcastic the better!

anemoneprose

I was thinking a lot of women find humour sexy, woody Allen would never have been able to reproduce, but I just thought you never hear men say its sexy

they don't think it's sexy, unless they're really self-confident and pretty funny themselves. or, if being funny isn't important to them.

and even the kind of humour women tend to* produce (subtler, more textured, observational, usually) tends* not to appeal to the mass of men out there.

*tend to; tends to; typical, usual; not all women; not all men

anemoneprose

I think there are different kinds of funny. I'm a funny person, but a different type than a lot of others. I'm clumsy and quick-witted. And to be honest, a lot of the guys I know find it adorably funny when I'm clumsy (they say I'm like a cartoon character), but if I am quick with a comeback, they don't find it as humorous (even if it's in retaliation to a crack about me). Then there's the sense of humor I have in my marriage. When we have a big fight over something stupid, we laugh and joke about it. Either after we cool off or sometimes right in the middle of it when we realize how stupid we're being. That sense of humor is great for an intimate relationship. So I think that it depends on the man, woman, type of funny, and situation. But in general, I think that everyone enjoys a good laugh whether it's from a man or a woman. And I think it's easier to find someone you like to be around attractive than someone whose annoying or rude.

right but 'enjoys' is different than 'finds sexy', no?

NormInv

Are they putting out?

debbash68

I was thinking a lot of women find humour sexy, woody Allen would never have been able to reproduce, but I just thought you never hear men say its sexy

they don't think it's sexy, unless they're really self-confident and pretty funny themselves. or, if being funny isn't important to them.

and even the kind of humour women tend to* produce (subtler, more textured, observational, usually) tends* not to appeal to the mass of men out there.

*tend to; tends to; typical, usual; not all women; not all men

I laughed at your asterisk , or maybe laughed with it!

anemoneprose

Are they putting out?

^ funny!

anemoneprose

I was thinking a lot of women find humour sexy, woody Allen would never have been able to reproduce, but I just thought you never hear men say its sexy

they don't think it's sexy, unless they're really self-confident and pretty funny themselves. or, if being funny isn't important to them.

and even the kind of humour women tend to* produce (subtler, more textured, observational, usually) tends* not to appeal to the mass of men out there.

*tend to; tends to; typical, usual; not all women; not all men

I laughed at your asterisk , or maybe laughed with it!

Lol! You're hot!

debbash68

Are they putting out?

Obvs

ALKNica

I'm beginning to see little humor in all these studies that continually perpetuate stereotypes of all kinds.

catrinaHwechanged

If a man doesn't find my wit, sarcasm, and willingness to make a fool of myself sexy then he can move right along

Stump_Likker

How about if we tell jokes with our boobs out?

Stump_Likker

That's a joke, son- Foghorn Leghorn

debbash68

How about if we tell jokes with our boobs out?

Just tried it, limited reaction think I need to work on the punch line

aquarabbit

I think there are different kinds of funny. I'm a funny person, but a different type than a lot of others. I'm clumsy and quick-witted. And to be honest, a lot of the guys I know find it adorably funny when I'm clumsy (they say I'm like a cartoon character), but if I am quick with a comeback, they don't find it as humorous (even if it's in retaliation to a crack about me). Then there's the sense of humor I have in my marriage. When we have a big fight over something stupid, we laugh and joke about it. Either after we cool off or sometimes right in the middle of it when we realize how stupid we're being. That sense of humor is great for an intimate relationship. So I think that it depends on the man, woman, type of funny, and situation. But in general, I think that everyone enjoys a good laugh whether it's from a man or a woman. And I think it's easier to find someone you like to be around attractive than someone whose annoying or rude.

right but 'enjoys' is different than 'finds sexy', no?

Yes, but I think it can go both ways. Again depending on the situation and the people involved. Fart jokes don't exactly want to make me throw down. But laughing my butt off with a guy who has the same sense of humor as me with both of us cracking jokes totally does! I'm not a guy, but I imagine some would like that too.

Hexahedra

Humor is a sign of intelligence. I absolutely like my woman smart.

Stump_Likker

How about if we tell jokes with our boobs out?

Just tried it, limited reaction think I need to work on the punch line

lol

Stump_Likker

So a rabbi, a priest, and..oh nevermind.