How much truth of heart in one's life is told in a joke? Jokes are often seen as a way of making people laugh, breaking the ice, or lightening the mood. But jokes can also reveal a lot about the person who tells them, and the person who laughs at them. Jokes can express one's values, beliefs, opinions, fears, hopes, and desires. Jokes can also be a way of coping with stress, trauma, or pain. Jokes can be a form of communication, a form of resistance, or a form of bonding. In this bl...