Joel Warner
Wanted: A Good Sense of Humor
If you are in love, good for you. If you are not, good luck getting some. In any case, a good sense of humor (GSOH) is a highly desirable quality in lovers and friends. Why? Two (of many) reasons why a good sense of humor is so important. 1. Happiness: If you and your partner… Keep Reading »
Funny Super Bowl Ads Are Getting More Violent. But Are They Working?
(A version of this story originally appeared on Slate.) During the Super Bowl, you’ll likely be seeing a whole bunch of violent tackles and wince-inducing carnage. And we’re not referring to the action on the field—we’re talking about the commercials. Marc Weinberger, a University of Massachusetts professor who’s one of the preeminent authorities, estimates that… Keep Reading »
Chicago Ideas Week – October 19, 2013
We’re presenting at Chicago Ideas Week on October 19, 2013, alongside Niecy Nash, Brian Babylon, Kelly Oxford, and Susan Messing. Hope to see you there. Chicago Ideas Week Comedy: It’s Funny ‘Cause It’s True Edlis Neeson Theater at the Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 7:30 p.m.
