Comedian Ian Edwards is about as funny as it gets — and that’s no accident. Fully applying himself to the craft since the ...
Sweet and certainly trying hard, CBS's new sitcom "DMV" doesn't quite have everything it needs to be the next "Parks and ...
Viral videos show ICE agents bungling arrests as detainees slip away, run from agents or evade capture in scenes reminiscent ...
A conversation with the standup comic who went to Greenhill (“Go Hornets”) and learned the Texas trick of walking into any ...
Being funny without being offensive is of paramount importance. This is particularly true for women, as a robust literature shows women face harsher backlash than men for behavior seen as offensive or ...
The researchers, from the Universities of Colorado, Arizona, and Melbourne, write in Phys.org advising that their research, as well as a “growing body of work by other scholars,” shows that it’s ...
So you’re the cut-up at the copy machine? Don’t be so sure that your coworkers aren’t laughing behind your back. While several “how to get ahead” websites and books recommend humor as a way to win ...
On the stage at The Drum Live this week, a panel of experts on marketing humor broke down the (serious!) commercial case for funny work. What are the essentials and secrets of funny ads? / Credit: The ...
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Stop trying to be funny at work!

A growing body of research suggests the benefits of being funny at work do not outweigh the risks, even if your jokes land!
If you've ever worked in an office, you know that some co-workers can drive you up the wall. Whether they're consistently ...
How can you get ahead in your career and still enjoy the ride? Comedy works by bending and breaking norms – and when those rules aren’t broken in just the right way, it’s more likely to harm your ...