Among its many uses, “humor integrates, expresses skepticism, contributes to flexibility and adaptiveness, and indicates status. Humor is a classic device for distancing but it can establish solidarity and promote face-saving” (Bolman & Deal, 1984, p. 164). One organization, demanding that supervisors improve the work climate, found a plaque appearing that stated “firings will continue until morale improves.” Because the supervisors could not openly question the order, paradox and humor were used to partially alleviate the stress.