"Boomer Humor" is a subset of humor that has become prevalent on social media, especially Facebook, in the past decade. Disobeyart / Getty Images It often involves minions, blurry pictures of old ...

There’s something satisfying about spotting irony in the wild. Whether it’s a sign that says one thing but shows another or a ...

Numerous scholars and professionals, from both academic and artistic disciplines, specialize in the science and art of humor. They are psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, neuroscientists, ...

Professional comedy, which most of us consume in modest doses, is not how humor infuses our day-to-day lives. Nor are proper jokes, with feed lines and punch lines, the primary vehicle for laughter.

This post is the second of a two-part series. Readers who saw my previous post will recall its focus on a recurring pattern of laughter and humor found during my deep dive into the humor of the ...

For many older people, humor can be a lifeline. It's not easy to discuss the challenges of aging—from loneliness and the loss of a loved one to dealing with chronic pain. But laughter can be an ...