We are all drawn to people that make us laugh. Not only does humor have a way of bringing people together but it also helps us to realize that we may share things in common that we didn't originally ...

Online humor represents an evolution of generational response to stressful situations. The fact that we chose to laugh in a ...

Have you ever heard a “knock-knock” joke? Or how about why the chicken crossed the road? Of course you have. These are two of the most basic jokes that everyone knows. But beyond these common cracks ...

Sense of humor is very complex and not easily understood, though most people feel it’s quite simple. I challenge you to try and think of a definition for humor, and I bet I can find something that is ...

Longtime pop cultural lists and sports news writer, specialising in gaming and cinema. Along with several years of published writing experience, John has extensive experience in editing and content ...

Researchers at the University of Alberta have developed a mathematical method of quantifying humor. Yes, we now have a way to predict when something will be funny. Or at least, we have taken the first ...

As the author of a book on humor, I’m often asked to analyze what makes particular jokes funny. It’s dangerous because, as E.B. White said, analyzing humor is like dissecting frogs — the subject ...

New York City’s next mayor showed during the campaign that he has a sharp sense of humor. Keeping things light at City Hall ...