"So, a group of behavioural scientists walk into a bar ..." It sounds like the start of a joke, but in this case, it's not. Some of those people were gathering to perform sketch comedy, and two of ...

When you think about how we negotiate power at work, humour is probably not the tool that first comes to mind. After all, what does a giggle around the kitchenette or a witty quip in the lift have to ...

When I prepare myself for bed. As a teenager, I was taught that poetry should be more serious. It was art – and art took itself seriously. Even now, poems designed to make us laugh are often dismissed ...

Minions and Monsters Review: Humour and homage abound ...

Heard the one about the loveless marriage? The miserable mother-in-law? Oh, you must have. Along with death and sexual inadequacies, they provide some of the most popular themes for jokes. Why? The ...

Humour is a vital component of human socio-affective and cognitive functioning. Recent advances in neuroscience have enabled researchers to explore this human attribute in children and adults. Humour ...

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There is a widely held belief that humour is good for your health. The benefits of humour and laughter are linked to every imaginable health outcome. It is claimed that a good old giggle can help ...

It’s often recognised and commented upon that we feel drawn to people who make us laugh. Personal ads and dating profiles even have their own abbreviation for those seeking the quality in their dream ...

The next time you’re with a seven-year-old, take a moment to listen to what the child is saying. The chances are good that it will be, at least on some level, very funny. However, as appealing and ...