According to Osho, humor’s purpose is to smash images, especially the saintly, respectable persona that feeds the ego and lives on public opinion. Jokes overturn herd seriousness, expose society’s upside-downness, and keep the master unlabeled and authentic. By mocking respectability, humor deconditions minds, breaks mirrors of approval, and invites love and truth over reputation.
Humor pops the fake balloon of ego and reputation so we can be real and see clearly.