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What does it mean?
The speaker laughs while acknowledging involvement in something secretive or unethical.
In plain terms
We did something sneaky and I'm laughing about it.
What can you take from it?
Humor can mask uncomfortable truths.

Where it applies

  • confessions
  • pranks
  • corporate scandals

Putting it to work

  • acknowledging faults
  • using humor
  • sharing secrets

Questions to consider

  • Why do we laugh at bad behavior?
  • When is humor appropriate here?

Another view

Laughing at wrongdoings might trivialize serious issues.

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