The Titan submersible that imploded in the Atlantic Ocean on June 18, 2023 while attempting to reach the wreck of the Titanic.
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Humour plays a role in our collective memory of historical events, especially disasters. Public reactions to the Titan’s implosion were reminiscent of comments that followed the sinking of the Titanic.
Sometimes lameness – not laughter – is the point.
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US President Calvin Coolidge hasn’t gone down in history for his triumphs or failures as president during the 1920s – but his dry sense of humor carries on.
James Corden, host of ‘The Late Late Show,’ recently announced that he will be stepping down from the show.
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The winners of Britain’s Funniest Class contest show us that kids can be funny. But how early can they do it on purpose?
When it comes to online dating, writing something short but funny on your profile will help you stay in the game.
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A new study highlights the importance of the ‘intergroup sensitivity effect’ in comedy, which gives people license to tell certain jokes, but not others.
You don’t actually need language to think.
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In this episode of the podcast, we take in the history of Victorian humour, why kids find poo so hilarious and whether academics should try and be funny.
Lies, pranks and April Fool’s Day jokes show how gullible we can sometimes be.
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Business Briefing: being funny with customers
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New research shows that humour can relieve tension for employees and increase customer satisfaction, just don't make jokes when it comes to offering apologies!
Disparagement humor makes a punchline out of a marginalized group. Racist or sexist jokes, for instance, aren’t just harmless fun – psychologists find they can foster discrimination.
Don’t laugh at the psychological study of humor.
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