"Which word is funnier: porridge or oatmeal?" This is the question one of us recently posed to the other.* Clearly, the notion was insane. Surely finding something funny requires context — a ...

In The History of English Humor by A. G. K. LEstrange, the reader is taken on a journey through the evolution of comedic writing in English literature. LEstrange delves into the origins of English ...

Bong Joon-ho at the world premiere of "Mickey 17" in London on Feb. 13. Director Bong Joon Ho is out with a new sci-fi film, “Mickey 17,” showcasing his signature blend of drama and absurdist comedy.

The English Journal is a journal of ideas for English language arts teachers in junior and senior high schools and middle schools. EJ presents information on the teaching of writing and reading, ...

I rarely bother browsing the humor sections of American bookstores even though I love funny books. With a few exceptions -- Christopher Buckley, Bill Bryson, Carl Hiaasen -- American humorists tend to ...

Chinese humor in English has become a powerful tool for fostering global understanding through cultural products. Social media is buzzing with examples where this unique blend of English, infused with ...

Humour is used in English-language jihadi terrorist magazines to reinforce identity and help groups bond, research suggests. The study shows Al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and Tahrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ...