What are the characteristics of American humor?

Americans are humorous, love humor and understand humor. A sense of humor is usually regarded as an important quality of a person. From conversations, speeches to talk shows, from comics to comedies, it is often full of humor, banter and jokes. American humor has its historical roots. The pioneers who first came to North America comforted themselves with humor in a difficult environment. One after another, new immigrants from various countries need humor to motivate themselves in a state of cultural shock. Humor is often the product of people's helplessness in distress or resentment.