Humor Research Lab @HumorResearch

The University of Colorado's Humor Research Lab (HuRL) scientifically studies humor, its precipitating factors, & consequences. Directed by @PeterMcGraw. HumorResearchLab.com Boulder, CO Joined June 2011

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Allie Volpe @allieevolpe

3 years ago

Humor is an omnipresent chameleon, a misunderstood shape-shifter. To understand how it works, I talked to a bunch of researchers, including @PeterMcGraw + @calebwarren at @HumorResearch to explain what makes things funny, according to science. vox.com/the-highlight/…

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The Agency Review @TheAgencyReview

4 years ago

Why comedy is a vital strategic tool for #advertising, and what its disappearance may really mean. We review #TheHumorCode: the-agency-review.com/humor-code/ #comedy #humor #humour #laughter @simonschuster @HumorResearch @HumorCode @PeterMcGraw @joelmwarner

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Andrew Olah @andyrolah

4 years ago

An excellent primer on humor research across different fields of social psychology (though I may be biased; I coauthored the chapter on disparagement humor!)

Madelijn Strick @MadelijnStrick

4 years ago

An excellent primer on humor research across different fields of social psychology (though I may be biased; I coauthored the chapter on disparagement humor!)

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HumorCode @HumorCode

4 years ago

Humor Code sighting: bit.ly/3hJZUfz

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Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw

5 years ago

As you may know, I also host a newish podcast. I had @ShaneComedy and @Jenodd on to talk about lessons from the book for singles. petermcgraw.org/shtick-to-solo/

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Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw

5 years ago

The best part of Shtick to Business are the special contributions from @ShaneComedy. For example, take a look at this gem from him about "the rule of three."

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Amir ⛵ @amirhhz

5 years ago

And thirdly (that's it for now), nerd out about what makes things funny, by @HumorResearch Director @PeterMcGraw youtube.com/watch?v=ysSgG5…

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strategy+business @stratandbiz

5 years ago

Learn how to find the humor in problems: What comedians do well is see "associations between disparate, typically incompatible elements," a skill that can help business leaders solve thorny problems. sbne.ws/r/FxCi @LinRod @SBLeaders @PeterMcGraw @HumorResearch

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Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw

5 years ago

The benign violation theory gets a shout from @jimmycarr. thenational.ae/arts-culture/o… Thanks, Jimmy. CC @HumorResearch

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Max Boykoff @maxboykoff

5 years ago

jokes & 'psychological distancing' help us thru tough times, argues @PeterMcGraw @HumorResearch Lab (HuRL) @CUBoulder buff.ly/2zE0qrH ""One of the things that is incredible about the human condition is our ability to find moments of levity, even in the worst situations"

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Julia Moore @itsJuliaMoore

5 years ago

Don't try to be funny, THINK funny, says @PeterMcGraw of @HumorResearch and @HumorCode. Try thinking in reverse to overcome the status quo bias or "shitstorming" to generate crazy ideas that might actually work. #Nudgestock2020 #behavioralscience @OgilvyConsultUK

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joansalgeblake @joansalgeblake

5 years ago

Have you seen more funny videos circulating online lately? @HumorResearch director @PeterMcGraw attributes this to people having more time to think and connect with others. Listen to Peter's interview on SpotOn! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/41-…

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Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw

6 years ago

I like talking about writing -- almost as much as I like writing. Thanks, Shane.

shanesnow @shanesnow

6 years ago

I like talking about writing -- almost as much as I like writing. Thanks, Shane.

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Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw

6 years ago

Good people, still some spots left (evidently there is a limited number...). I have Shtick's lessons to address pandemic-related problems. bit.ly/3dZrIYT

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Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw

6 years ago

Good people, here is another episode of I'M NOT JOKING that is designed to accompany my book launch. I talk to my good friend and special contributor to #shticktobusiness: Meet @ShaneComedy! petermcgraw.org/shtick-to-busi…

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HumorCode @HumorCode

6 years ago

Bingo! Coming up on the sixth year anniversary of The Humor Code, too.

Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw

6 years ago

Bingo! Coming up on the sixth year anniversary of The Humor Code, too.

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Humor Research Lab @HumorResearch

6 years ago

Featuring research from HuRL....

Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw

6 years ago

Featuring research from HuRL....

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BES @bmorethical

6 years ago

Hugh Taft-Morales speaks about humor and theories about what makes us laugh. He recommends the Humor Research Lab (HuRL) @HumorResearch which researches theories like incongruity, relief, and benign violation.