Ricky Gervais has faced a lot of criticism for jokes perceived as offensive.
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You may think a rape joke is harmless but research shows that it can have serious consequences.
A statue celebrating Monty Python’s sketch The Dead Parrot near London’s Tower Bridge ahead of a live show on the TV channel Gold.
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There are ways to pin down what a country laughs at – including who they like to make fun of.
A shark bit off the rest of me.
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It turns out that children as young as three can actually understand some forms of irony.
Scientists are only starting to uncover the mysteries of laughter.
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Laughing at inappropriate moments could be an early sign of dementia, while injury to the front part of the brain could make you lose your sense of sarcasm.