Comedy isn’t rocket science. It’s harder. At least with rocket science, you have objective formulas and figures to put together to achieve scientific facts (I think—I’m famously not a rocket scientist ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering all things related to communication skills. Aug 25, 2025, 04:40pm EDT “Start with a joke,” is one of the most poorly ...

I recently had the privilege of presenting a paper at the 2024 conference of the International Society of Humor Studies. It was during that meeting that I had the idea of interviewing leading experts ...

Ever wonder why some people seem to effortlessly light up a room with their wit while others' jokes fall flat? According to comedian Justin Martindale, if you're wondering how to be funny, it isn't ...

The late actress Catherine O'Hara had advised, "There is nothing sexier than laughing together." Her recommendation is risk-free and financially free, yet worth hundreds of dollars. Our country is ...

Voyagers Toastmasters — one of San Diego’s Toastmasters clubs — is hosting the special session, How to Be Funny. (Photo courtesy of Voyagers Toastmasters) Laughter and learning will take center stage ...