[ZoomZoomZoom]

Even if you operate only by the given definition, it directly states one is a subset of the other.

Given that you're just selectively nitpicking by now, I don't think you're really trying to engage in a meaningful conversation, so I'm done. Thanks anyway, you've prompted me to reflect upon many topics and verbalize some things that usually stay internal.

[dahart]

Yes making fun is a subset of joking, so when I ask if you’re joking and you say no and argue, you’re being at best intentionally obtuse, and also incorrect about English word meanings. This isn’t nitpicking, I’m revealing the root cause of miscommunication in this entire thread.