Humor is the ability to have fun and laugh at jokes, which is important for human survival. It develops early but not everyone has it, and it can be influenced by age, education, culture, and religion. Encouraging children and paying attention to humor around us can improve our sense of humor. A sense of humor […]
A study by the Medical University of Vienna found a correlation between enjoying “sick jokes” and higher verbal and non-verbal intelligence, education, good humor, and lower aggression. The study focused on 156 people who watched 12 darkly funny cartoons. “What do you get when you crossbreed a rabbit and a Rottweiler?” “Just a Rottweiler.” If […]
Dry humor is a comedic technique that relies on calm and direct delivery, rather than exaggerated gestures or expressions. It often employs double entendres and is associated with highbrow comedy, but uses accessible language. Many successful comedians and writers use dry humor in their work. Often referred to as deadpan humor, dry humor is a […]
Gallows humor is a coping mechanism used during times of crisis, such as the Challenger explosion. It can be self-deprecating or universal, and is used by those in stressful occupations. It originated from condemned prisoners making jokes during public hangings and has been used by soldiers and disaster survivors. While it may seem insensitive, it […]
