"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 ...

With comedy, timing can often be everything—but it isn’t the only thing that makes a joke land. Slapstick, camp, and satire all have their place in the comedic landscape and require different skills ...

Recent examples from multiple industries show that humor, cultural timing, and authentic storytelling are driving viral success in 2026. Brands that analyze why their content resonates and adapt ...

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

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 ...