American humor means what Americans would find funny. Cultural differences makes some things funny to Americans that wouldn't be funny to people from other cultures. It is difficult to say exactly what makes something distinctly American Humor. People from different countries will find different situations funny. Somethings won't translate to other cultures purely because of idioms or cultural context. Other factors in what makes something funny are maturity and level of education. If you have watched untranslated American comedies, then you should have a good idea of what American Humor is.

Jura, you're not suggesting that Sir Charles Chaplin was American, are you?

American humour has changed over time. If you look at Charlie Chaplin and The 3 Stooges movies they were made up largely of exaggerated comic effects. There has been some changes, although films like Liar, Liar and Mrs Doubtfire or any starring Adam Sandler still rely on similar "slapstick"comical techniques. On a one to one basis, individual Americans I know, have a subtle sense of humour and when I have been to the USA, most were very friendly and happy to engage in conversation with strangers.

I think that American humor may be characterized as being very delicate and subtle. Very often I can't see what to laugh at.

wt? What the hell is that?