Book launch event! The Humor Code takes over New York’s Gotham Comedy Club – April 1, 2014
Years in the making, The Humor Code is ready to hit the stands! To celebrate its April Fool’s Day release, Pete and Joel are taking over New York’s illustrious Gotham Comedy Club on April 1, 2014. Along with the two of them cracking wise about science and humor, there will be stand-up from Ophira Eisenberg and Mike… Keep Reading »
Did you hear the one about Shaquille O’Neal invading the humor-research conference?
Shaquille O’Neal enters the conference hall and bumps his head on the door frame. And it’s funny. But why is it funny? Why does this packed hall at Southern Methodist University chuckle at his mishap? Does it matter that the person we’re talking about here is 7-foot-1 Shaquille O’Neal, the four-time NBA champion, the three-time… Keep Reading »
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 »
What’s So Funny? – January 21-22, 2014
Humor Code co-author Dr. Peter McGraw will host Science Discovery’s Teen Science Café on January 21-22, 2014. He will share details about his humor theories and tales from his travels with co-author Joel Warner across five continents, searching for the secret to what makes things funny. CU Science Discovery is a science education outreach program… Keep Reading »
