What do the phrases "Nice job," "Very funny," and "That was clever" all have in common? Each statement in its literal form reads as socially appropriate praise, but in spoken word may more closely ...

These accounts often include humor aimed at entertaining followers as much as keeping them informed of the agency's official ...

Whether it's political, economic, or social turmoil, the modern world can be hard to cope with. We need every tool that can help us—and humor should not be underestimated. A good joke can make even ...

Sarcasm, then, is complex and multifaceted. It can be hurtful – even spiteful – or, in many instances, a way of criticising ...