The Underlying Mechanisms of Laughter The Role of Surprise Have you ever been scrolling through your phone, minding your own business, when suddenly a meme, a tweet, or a perfectly timed video drops into your feed, leaving you gasping for air, tears streaming down your face, and the involuntary utterance, “Haha, that’s actually hilarious”? That … Read more
The Genesis of a Viral Question The Origin Story Where did this wonderfully strange question even begin? It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact moment the “Many Versus Gorilla” hypothetical took root, but its origins likely lie in the realm of online forums and thought experiments. People have always enjoyed pondering hypothetical combat scenarios, and the … Read more
Why Laughter is a Winning Strategy: The Appeal of Funny Walk Up Songs The roar of the crowd, the lights beaming down, and that one song that hits just right as you stride onto the field. We all know the feeling. That feeling is amplified when your walk-up song isn’t just a song, it’s a … Read more
Why We Need Humor on Bad Days The aroma of burnt toast, a missed train, a mountain of unanswered emails – these are the unwelcome harbingers of a truly awful day. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? That feeling of being utterly and completely defeated by the universe. The sky seems perpetually overcast, the coffee … Read more
