Sense of humour in Ecuador

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam03 July 2019 10:41:16

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Hello everyone,

Should we set out to explore Ecuadorian聮s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any faux-pas.

What is special about the sense of humour in Ecuador?

Is it acceptable to joke about any situations?

What is typically funny and what is absolutely not funny?

Are there any popular comedians in Ecuador and how would one be able to discover them (stand-up shows, festivals, internet, etc.)?

What is the funniest joke you have heard in Ecuador?

Please share your experience,

Bhavna

B.Bindon Active member

Member since 24 March 2018

B.BindonActive member16 July 2019 20:52:43

Well, only been here one year but it seems rare when I
see anybody smile.

mugtech ViP

Member since 08 September 2012

mugtechViP16 July 2019 23:57:36

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B.Bindon wrote:
Well, only been here one year but it seems rare when I
see anybody smile.

Sounds wonderful.

judyh Member

Member since 31 August 2009

judyhMember05 August 2019 13:15:33

Wow, I don't know where the other poster lives in Ecuador, but where I am in Quito, people laugh and smile all the time!
聽聽I watch Enchufe TV, a channel on YouTube to improve my Spanish comprehension, and all of the sketches are quite entertaining. Most of the sketches involve a bit of "raw" humor or a bit of slapstick.

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GuestPoster456Guest05 August 2019 19:19:36

judyh - ditto.聽 I also live in Quito and really enjoy the ubiquitous laughter and smiles聽
With regard to sense of humor, I am still learning since my priority was Espanol.聽 My sense of humor in the US was one of my hallmarks; very dry and sarcastic with an excellent command of the English language.聽 I'm not too sure that would fly here.聽 However, my friend's nephew, who has limited English and jokes in Espanol,聽 has what I would consider a sense of humor very similar to mine.

susanilla Active member

Member since 06 April 2019

susanillaActive member08 August 2019 01:55:02

Bhavna - hoping to hear back from you as to humor in Ecuador.聽 I only visited for 2 1/2 weeks so cannot give an answer, but I am sure you would have a lot of information for us!

Michael-2018 Member

Member since 20 October 2017

Michael-2018Member08 August 2019 03:13:04

Hello - I also live in Quito and frequently participate in social activities with the locals.聽 There is plenty of laughter and joking - wish I could understand it all, but I'm still learning Spanish.聽 Like in other countries, it's about friends, family, and situations.聽 You'll like it here. - Cheers