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 ...

Ever wonder why some people seem to effortlessly light up a room with their wit while others' jokes fall flat? According to comedian Justin Martindale, if you're wondering how to be funny, it isn't ...

Funny always scores at the top of why people listen to radio morning shows. Humor leads your brain away from information to an emotional response and gives your show the important surprise factor – ...

Whether it’s your first or last semester at UC Berkeley, it’s never too late to gain a new friend. Not only do new friends expand your social circle, but they are unlike old friends in that they don’t ...

Work is often a humorless endeavor. Whether we’re earnestly attempting to solve big problems or striving for profits, jokes and laughter often seem out of place. But levity can actually help us ...

Sign up to receive our weekly cultural-recommendations newsletter. Samantha Irby’s latest essay collection, “Quietly Hostile,” cemented her place as one of the ...