In art and literature, irony and humor serve to exemplify, instruct, charm, provoke, enrage, and otherwise move both readers and viewers. More important for the therapeutic use, however, humor serves ...

If a day without laughter is a day wasted, then why do so many brands settle for dull content that fails to evoke positive emotions and put a smile on their clients’ faces? Well-chosen, well-written ...

George W. Bush was not known for his cunning intellect, but he did have a good sense of humor. In a commencement address at Southern Methodist University, he famously told the graduates, “For those of ...

Think of the most hilarious video you’ve ever seen on the internet. Why is it so funny? As a researcher who investigates some of the potential side effects of humor, I spend a fair bit of time ...

Ever wonder why a shared laugh or witty remark can spark attraction? Humor does more than lighten the mood—it may reveal clues about a person’s creativity. Research by Erika Langley and Michelle ...