Fine Art & Design

Feet are funny because they often appear unexpectedly and usually pose no harm. They are almost as frequently covered as genitals, making the sight of someone's feet a unique experience. The amusing thing about a foot is that when you see just the foot, you know it belongs to a body, and you can imagine what the person looks like based on the foot. Feet have a similar effect to drawing eyes on something; it instantly creates a little creature that could potentially run away. Additionally, showing your feet is sometimes considered very barbaric. You walk on them, sweat with them, and in some cases, have sex with them. Surely you wouldn't show them to the entire world?

For most people, feet are simply for walking and keeping them clean. When feet suddenly take on an additional function beyond what we're used to, it stands out as very noticeable and peculiar. Research showed, this might be because we have increasingly used our hands, to the point where we hardly ever see our own feet in action. The foot of an ape is much less likely to be funny than that of a human because apes use their hands and feet almost equally as much. Should we start using our feet more, or do we secretly enjoy this intimate humor?