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 ...

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 – ...

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 ...

How am I qualified to advise anyone on how to write funny? Well, I’ve published three collections of humorous essays and another three compilations of whimsical light verse, so I feel I can speak with ...

Voyagers Toastmasters — one of San Diego’s Toastmasters clubs — is hosting the special session, How to Be Funny. (Photo courtesy of Voyagers Toastmasters) Laughter and learning will take center stage ...

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 ...

We know there's a shortage of humour in advertising now, as brands err on the side of serious. But two media companies that have built their brands on tickling funny bones have no option but to turn ...