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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The late actress Catherine O'Hara had advised, "There is nothing sexier than laughing together." Her recommendation is risk-free and financially free, yet worth hundreds of dollars. Our country is ...

“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 ...

This documentary follows a teacher who discovered that fifth-graders are the best comedians on earth — and that adults forget how to be funny because they try too hard to be correct. Through absurd ...

I’ve been studying humor as an academic for a couple of decades now. I’ve written a doctoral dissertation about it, published articles about it, given talks about it, and am an avid consumer of ...