Portugal Secures Second Place in Global Humor Rankings
A recent study conducted by Remitly has placed Portugal in second position on the list of the 20 funniest countries in the world. This finding is based on a comprehensive survey involving over 6,000 participants from 30 different nations.
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The Methodology Behind the Study
The research utilized the Humour Styles Questionnaire, developed by psychologist Rod Martin in 2003, to assess four key dimensions of humor. This approach evaluates not just how funny someone is, but also how they use humor and its purpose in daily life.
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Top 20 Funniest Countries Worldwide
Here is the complete ranking from the study:
- Czech Republic
- Portugal
- Ireland
- Belgium
- Chile
- Greece
- Australia
- Poland
- Denmark
- Hungary
- Switzerland
- Netherlands
- France
- Mexico
- Austria
- Estonia
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- South Africa
- Norway
This recognition highlights Portugal's vibrant and humorous culture, adding to its recent accolades, such as Lisbon being named one of the best cities in Europe for beer drinking.
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