Indonesian emotion when a joke is so unfunny or poorly told that you have to laugh anyway out of pity or awkwardness.
Example:
Dad joke so bad it circles back to being funny, laughing at the badness rather than the joke.
Valence-Arousal Position
Physiological Symptoms:
Musculoskeletal
Reflection Tip:
Notice how social dynamics create laughter even without humor - it's connection, not comedy.
De-escalation Tip:
Jayus laughter is authentic social bonding - don't judge it as fake.
Self-Judgment Tip:
Laughing at jayus shows your ability to connect beyond perfect performance.
Normalization Tip:
Indonesian names this specific type of laughter - acknowledging social nuance.
Total Reflections
24
Average Intensity
6.8
Date Range
11/6/2025 - 12/6/2025
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