A Humorous Reading of Some of the Oldest Recorded Jokes in Human History

Illustrator Qxir quite humorously animated and read aloud several of the oldest recorded jokes from ancient times while also ensuring the punchlines were explained, albeit in context. The jokes came from an ancient book known as Philogelos, the earliest known collection of jokes.

How far has comedy come since the ancient days of early civilisation? You’d be surprised!

via The Awesomer

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