Once upon a time, a text message had one job. A quick way to say “On my way” or “In a meeting, talk later.” But now, there’s a constant stream of emojis, GIFs, and hilarious memes on our phones. It’s ...

Humor has long been seen as a “soft skill,” useful for easing awkward Zoom moments or sharing a laugh with colleagues. But CU Boulder researchers Tony Kong and Peter McGraw argue it’s far more than ...

Chris Duffy's book "Humor Me" suggests ways to intentionally find more humor in everyday life. The book outlines three pillars of good humor: being present, laughing at yourself, and taking social ...

Your jack-o’-lantern shouldn’t be the only one smiling this fall, so we’re letting the gourd times roll with the best autumn jokes. After all, as the temperatures cool and leaf-peeping season begins, ...

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.

I have personally used humor for productivity and team building and as a tool to boost creativity. In my consulting work, I've witnessed the transformative power of humor: A team working 60- to ...

Humor is double-edged. To the good, it can provide many positive benefits. To name a few, it can lift spirits, restore perspective, lighten seriousness, relax tension, relieve stress, feel funny, ...

Joy is a powerful emotion and can play a major role in who—and what—a person chooses to surround themselves with. For marketers hoping to persuade their audience to make a purchase or identify with a ...

My daughter, Alice, is almost two, and quite funny. Although she can say short sentences—“I need cake!”—her humor isn’t particularly verbal. Instead, she giggles while stumbling around in grownup ...