It can be difficult to stand out as a character known for your sense of humor, given the fact that everyone has a different idea of what is funny. There is your standard comedian who can tell a joke ...

People with a wicked sense of humor are a rare breed. They can turn life's most boring moments into laugh-out-loud opportunities. But what makes someone a master of this art? Below are some qualities ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. It’s a funny thing, humor.

Does humor have any importance in our lives, beyond just giving us a fun laugh once in a while? One possible benefit of humor might be increased longevity. Comedians George Burns and Bob Hope both ...

I don’t mean funny in the sense of having other people laugh at your expense, accompanied by pointing, but rather intentionally funny. The question is not as straightforward as it might seem, for our ...

Laughter isn’t just the best medicine—it’s the ultimate connection. And let’s face it, some people have a natural knack for ...

Here’s why spicing up your sense of humor with cynicism and chutzpah can make you more desirable. Although there is no single definition of sarcasm, most define it as verbal irony—saying the opposite ...

Humor varies greatly from person to person, but psychologist Rod Martin boiled it down to four types.

Among the many remarks Gov. Ned Lamont made in his State of the State Address earlier this month, this one hit hardest: “Our culture is unleashing more extreme behavior, be it expressions of racism ...

Over the years the question I’ve been asked by interviewers more than any other is “Where did you get your sense of humor?” I always answer: my mom. Mom had a hard childhood. My dad’s family was ...

The concept of humor has changed with the advent of social media, sweeping today’s generation with the power and hilarity of the meme culture. According to Saint Hoax, the popular meme creator with ...