Comedy isn’t rocket science. It’s harder. At least with rocket science, you have objective formulas and figures to put together to achieve scientific facts (I think—I’m famously not a rocket scientist ...

“Humor is a life skill. It’s great at a party, and it’s great in a meeting. But it’s not just about being funny. It’s about understanding your audience, your timing and your intent,” said Kong, who ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering all things related to communication skills. Aug 25, 2025, 04:40pm EDT “Start with a joke,” is one of the most poorly ...

It’s time to stop taking advertising so seriously. Let’s put the laughs—and the growth—back into marketing. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, ...

Rachel Sennott is known mainly for her comic work in movies like Bodies Bodies Bodies and the hilarious Bottoms, which she co-wrote. But in I Used to Be Funny, she takes on a more dramatic role – even ...

The saying “laughter is the best medicine” isn’t just a proverb; it’s scientifically proven to elicit many responses in the body that can benefit one’s health. According to an article by the ...

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 ...

Apologizing can be hard, and sometimes, it's better to lighten things up with a little humor. While it's not always appropriate, knowing how to say "I'm sorry" in a funny way can help you steer the ...

“A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It is jolted by every pebble on the road.”– Ward Beecher The ability to find humor during challenging situations reflects one aspect ...