Gotta love how comedy makes Jack Aubrey happy.. And its not just hearing the jokes and puns whats making him sssooo joyous... its that he:
managed to understand the joke AT ALL and thats very joyful on its own.
did not fully understand the joke but other people did and the joyful atmosphere is enough. YIPPPEEEEE
remembered and managed to tell a joke.. did he probably fuck it up? yes, but he did it. !!! HE DID IT!!!! OOOhh hes so witty! HA
participated in a social activity and people are being entertained..
JOKES ARE SHARED SO HE MUST LAUGH
admires people who are witty and capable to come up with something funny when the the situation calls for it (because he struggles with that alot)... and hes not even too jealous about it... so hes extra joyful on their behalf... especially if its someone he likes.
