This article is republished from The Conversation. Laughter is an everyday reminder that we humans are animals. In fact, when recorded laughter is slowed down, listeners can’t tell whether the sound ...
Kamala Harris' laugh has been the subject of attacks from her presidential election rival. Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost; Photo: Getty Images But one of his most often-repeated attacks focuses on ...
The common expression “He who laughs last, laughs best” is far more ambiguous than, at first blush, it might seem. Strangely, something quite profound—and frankly, rather suspect—about human nature ...
When a woman starts laughing mid-argument, it’s not because you’ve suddenly turned into a stand-up comedian. That laugh isn’t a sign of amusement—it’s a warning. It’s the moment when she’s hit a level ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Theodore McDarrah writes about practical philosophy for leaders. This article is more than 5 years old. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE ...
The comedy boom of the past few years shows that we're ready for a good laugh as times get tougher. It's made huge stars of stand-up performers such as Michael McIntyre, Eddie Izzard, Harry Hill, ...