Humor Research Lab

The University of Colorado's Humor Research Lab (HuRL) scientifically studies humor, its precipitating factors, & consequences. Directed by @PeterMcGraw.

[Allie Volpe @allieevolpe]

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. https://t.co/rE3d6yt8V1

[The Agency Review @TheAgencyReview]

Why comedy is a vital strategic tool for #advertising, and what its disappearance may really mean. We review #TheHumorCode: https://t.co/EhWDCAbUaO #comedy #humor #humour #laughter @simonschuster @HumorResearch @HumorCode @PeterMcGraw @joelmwarner

[Andrew Olah @andyrolah]

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

[HumorCode @HumorCode]

Humor Code sighting: https://t.co/JwvBo8cN6c

[Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw]

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.

https://t.co/7JKW69PdEx

[Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw]

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."

[Amir ⛵ @amirhhz]

And thirdly (that's it for now), nerd out about what makes things funny, by @HumorResearch Director @PeterMcGraw

https://t.co/o5V0cDIIMj

[strategy+business @stratandbiz]

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. https://t.co/hq4m0x17ME
@LinRod @SBLeaders @PeterMcGraw @HumorResearch

[Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw]

The benign violation theory gets a shout from @jimmycarr.

https://t.co/w6E4B6Zqdo

Thanks, Jimmy. CC @HumorResearch

[Max Boykoff @maxboykoff]

jokes & 'psychological distancing' help us thru tough times, argues @PeterMcGraw @HumorResearch Lab (HuRL) @CUBoulder
https://t.co/hMDxkeETiu

""One of the things that is incredible about the human condition is our ability to find moments of levity, even in the worst situations"

[Julia Moore @itsJuliaMoore]

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

[joansalgeblake @joansalgeblake]

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! https://t.co/bPPLPiGB6i

[Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw]

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

[Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw]

Good people, still some spots left (evidently there is a limited number...).

I have Shtick's lessons to address pandemic-related problems.

https://t.co/Smh954v6Wt

[Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw]

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!

https://t.co/BsRvw7gyWx

[HumorCode @HumorCode]

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

[Humor Research Lab @HumorResearch]

Featuring research from HuRL....

[Peter McGraw @PeterMcGraw]

Any San Diego friends interested? I know the speaker and can get you in.

[BES @bmorethical]

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.

[Andrew Tarvin @tarvintalks]

@sophiescott @iamscicomm @HumorResearch @PeterMcGraw @KashaPatel @Alingon Thanks for the shout out, and I've got some research to do on the other fantastic resources!

[Bryan Daniels @wormiii]

@HumorResearch saw this and remembered your ted talk, but then wondering why someone took the time to smudge out someone on the bottom left