In art and literature, irony and humor serve to exemplify, instruct, charm, provoke, enrage, and otherwise move both readers and viewers. More important for the therapeutic use, however, humor serves ...

George W. Bush was not known for his cunning intellect, but he did have a good sense of humor. In a commencement address at Southern Methodist University, he famously told the graduates, “For those of ...

Ever wonder why a shared laugh or witty remark can spark attraction? Humor does more than lighten the mood—it may reveal clues about a person’s creativity. Research by Erika Langley and Michelle ...