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September 22, 2022

Why do we laugh? New study considers possible evolutionary reasons behind this very human behaviour

Carlo Valerio Bellieni, Università di Siena

Could laughter be a survival mechanism?

A mini break with a humorous meme can take the momentary edge off during a stressful time. JGI/Tom Grill

November 2, 2021

Go ahead, enjoy your memes – they really do help ease pandemic stress

Jessica Myrick, Penn State

Social media during the pandemic is not all doom scrolling and despair. Lighter memes have psychological benefits.

A colorful vintage cartoon greeting card depicts a caricature of a soldier receiving a message from the ‘Pigeon Express’. Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

December 22, 2020

How holiday cards help us cope with a not-so-merry year, according to a professor of comedy

Matthew McMahan, Emerson College

A professor of comedy examines holiday cards in times of struggles. They aren’t all sad.

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Jessica Myrick
Professor of Media Studies, Penn State
Matthew McMahan
Assistant Director, Comedic Arts, Emerson College
Carlo Valerio Bellieni
Professor of Pediatrics, Università di Siena