in-group teasing
In-group teasing is a ritual of laughter that only resonates among insiders. By excluding outsiders, it paradoxically strengthens solidarity while eternally turning uninvited guests away. The class structure born of those who perceive its absurdity and those who don’t is like invisible handcuffs. Intended to warm the atmosphere, it often leaves only discomfort in its wake. It is, in essence, a human experiment in the delicate balance of affection and exclusion.