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Default self-deprecating joke & underdog humour

Are they the same thing? Thank you.
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Default Re: self-deprecating joke & underdog humour

Not exactly- self-deprecating is being able to laugh at yourself, while underdog humour is the ability to laugh when you are against a superior opponent and have little chance of success.
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