India, March 19 -- Ask someone to tell you a joke. A Boomer will probably talk about how he's such a harassed husband. A Millennial might joke about low-rise jeans and The Simpsons. Gen Zs will ask you to check the 10,000 unopened Reels they already sent you. A Gen Alpha might say something like skibidi toilet or 6-7 (and fall over themselves laughing, because the butt of the joke is you, who didn't get it).

In 2026, we're laughing differently. Jokes are absurd, self-deprecating, and don't make sense if you aren't chronically online. So, what do we find funny now, and who are we laughing at? Pick your fighter: Bwahaha, LOL, Lmaoooo, or a string of skull emojis. Oh, yes, we're laughing at death, but not in the way you think.

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