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Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

Why hypersexuality seems ever more common in sitcoms.

30.03.2026 40

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Anatoly: An In-depth Look at His Heavyweight Humor

Appreciating how one prolific prankster serves up laughter by the pound.

26.02.2026 150

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The “Ins” and “Outs” of Comedy: Dealing With the Outflow

29.01.2026 30

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Understanding the 'Ins' and 'Outs' of Comedy: What Goes In…

31.12.2025 100

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How Lies Can Lead to Laughter

29.11.2025 80

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Jane Goodall and Our Understanding of Laughter’s Origins

28.10.2025 50

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Humorous or Humorless?

29.09.2025 60

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Why So Many Lawyer Jokes? The Sequel

28.08.2025 40

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Why So Many Lawyer Jokes? Cracking the Case

31.07.2025 90

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Metahumor: The Joy That Sometimes Hides in Plain Sight

27.06.2025 30

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Fake Flaws, Genuine Laughter

29.05.2025 40

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If You Think Growing Older Isn’t Funny, Think Again

27.03.2025 20

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Why You Can’t Tickle Yourself

28.02.2025 30

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They Cry, We Laugh

28.01.2025 60

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