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The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny

Peter McGraw
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Dr. Peter McGraw, founder of the Humor Research Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder, teamed up with journalist Joel Warner on a far-reaching search for the secret behind humor. Their journey spanned the globe, from New York to Japan, from Palestine to the Amazon. Meanwhile, the duo conducted their own humor experiments along the way--to wince-worthy, hilarious, and illuminating results.
In their quixotic search, they questioned countless experts, from comedians like Louis C. K. to rat-tickling researchers, and answered pressing (and not-so-pressing) questions such as, "What's the secret to winning the "New Yorker" cartoon caption contest?"; "Who has the bigger funny bone--men or women, Democrats or Republicans?"; and "Is laughter really the best medicine?" As a final test, McGraw uses everything they learned to attempt stand-up--at the largest comedy festival in the world.
Funny, surprising, and often touching, "The Humor Code" is a revealing exploration of humor, society, and an unusual friendship.
Format:
Pages:
239 pages
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Publisher:
Edition:
1st Edition, First Edition
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1451665415
ISBN13:
9781451665413
kindle Asin:
B00DPM7ZDK

The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny

Peter McGraw
3.44/5 (896 ratings)
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Dr. Peter McGraw, founder of the Humor Research Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder, teamed up with journalist Joel Warner on a far-reaching search for the secret behind humor. Their journey spanned the globe, from New York to Japan, from Palestine to the Amazon. Meanwhile, the duo conducted their own humor experiments along the way--to wince-worthy, hilarious, and illuminating results.
In their quixotic search, they questioned countless experts, from comedians like Louis C. K. to rat-tickling researchers, and answered pressing (and not-so-pressing) questions such as, "What's the secret to winning the "New Yorker" cartoon caption contest?"; "Who has the bigger funny bone--men or women, Democrats or Republicans?"; and "Is laughter really the best medicine?" As a final test, McGraw uses everything they learned to attempt stand-up--at the largest comedy festival in the world.
Funny, surprising, and often touching, "The Humor Code" is a revealing exploration of humor, society, and an unusual friendship.
Format:
Pages:
239 pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Edition:
1st Edition, First Edition
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1451665415
ISBN13:
9781451665413
kindle Asin:
B00DPM7ZDK

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