Why LLMs Struggle with Humor: The Necessity of the Unexpected
tlakomy · x · 2026-09-01
This post offers a theoretical explanation for why LLMs lack a sense of humor. The author argues that all humor and wit depend on the unexpected, which is, by definition, what LLMs struggle to generate.
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