Laughing with each other and at yourself plays a big role in Assyrian culture. In the 1960s, 70s, and even during the war decade of the 80s, Assyrians in Iraq always tried to laugh through plays performed on stages in front of big crowds.
Today, as the majority of these Assyrians live abroad, their children are turning to Youtube to express their generation version of funny. Here are some clips from Assyrians in the United States brought to you by the Animal Institute Production.
