Comedy isn’t “jokes.” And it isn’t “humor,” either. Well, it is, but it’s so many more things, too. Comedy is the word to describe that amorphous, precious, sacred moment of connection between ...

These comedic pioneers didn’t just tell jokes—they fundamentally shaped how Americans laugh, what subjects are acceptable for humor, and how comedy can function as social commentary rather than ...

Jokes can help to relieve tension in the workplace and bring the team together, but they can also cause needless offense. How ...

A professional comedian explains why we need to laugh more in life and shares his tips for cultivating more humor in the ...

A good joke is an excellent spice to a dull conversation. But what about the witty lines that lean into dark and uncomfortable territory? Dark-humored quips are often thought-provoking and ...

In April of this year, while at the International Society of Humor Studies’ 2024 online conference, I attended several presentations discussing recent work by Drs. Thomas Wilk and Steve Gimbel, ...

A Tuesday night comedy show hosted by Turning Point USA at ASU blended politics with jokes, a combination that attendees said can make difficult conversations easier. Comedian Alex Stein, known ...

Do you have that one friend who says the most absurd dark joke at the dinner table and leaves everyone stunned? If not, sorry to break it to you, but you might be that person. Some people just love ...

The autumn season of comedy is approaching, which means comedians and comedy fans will be indulging in a drink or two. Or three. But, as the relationship between comedy and alcohol gets more ...