The phrase “Our five senses are incomplete without the sixth — a sense of humour” is a widely circulated quote, often attributed to William Arthur Ward or left anonymous. It has appeared across social media, merchandise, and motivational content since at least the 1960s.
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Our Five Senses Are Incomplete Without the Sixth — a Sense of Humour!
We often learn about the five senses in school — sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch — as if that’s the complete package. But life has a way of proving otherwise. In reality, there's a "sixth" sense that gets us through awkward conversations, failed recipes, wardrobe malfunctions and Zoom calls gone wrong — a sense of humour.
Why It Matters
A sense of humour isn’t just for cracking jokes or breaking the ice. It’s a survival tool. It helps us navigate everyday chaos with grace (or at least a smile), keeps our spirits light when times are heavy and makes us human in the most charmingly flawed way.
It can’t be measured like hearing or sight, but it can be felt — in the way we laugh at ourselves, the way we turn cringe into comedy, and how we bond over shared absurdities.
Some Real-Life Proof
Sight: “I didn’t realise my shirt was inside out... until after the team meeting. At least I matched the ‘disoriented chic’ look.”
Hearing: “Told my friend I was ‘on mute’… at dinner. In real life. That’s how deep into remote work I’ve gone.”
Taste: “Cooked something new. Even my cat looked offended.”
Smell: “Tried a new perfume. Was told I smelled like a very polite cinnamon bun. Still not sure if it was a compliment.”
Touch: “Accidentally used a face scrub as a foot scrub. 10/10 for exfoliation, -3 for dignity.”
The Bottom Line
Laughter doesn’t just make things better — it makes things bearable. In a world where unpredictability is the only constant, the sixth sense keeps us sane, relatable and resilient.
So next time life throws you a curveball, don’t just rely on your reflexes — lean into your sense of humour. It's the only sense that grows stronger the more you use it.
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