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English
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Humor : An Introduction
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Latter-day Lore : Mormon Folklore Studies
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Salt Lake City
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University of Utah Press
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351-359
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In considering the stereotypical characteristics of Mormons held by many throughout the United States today - polygamy, family values, odd beliefs, and strong morals - or the ones Mormons like to imagine being known for - clean living, friendly, family oriented, and patriotic - "humorous" does not appear on either list. Yet, some of Mormons' most distinctive and well-developed traditions involve humor and joke telling, and in the Internet age many websites and listserves are dedicated to Mormon humor. The essays and articles included in this section reflect this abundance. [From the text]