What's the definition of comedy? Banana. - Addison Anderson
AdultsCreativityHumorPsychologyPhilosophyCultureWhat makes us giggle and guffaw? The inability to define comedy is its very appeal; it is defined by its defiance of definition. Addison Anderson riffs on the philosophy of Henri Bergson and Aristotle to elucidate how a definition draws borders while comedy breaks them down.
Situational irony: The opposite of what you think - Christopher Warner
AdultsCreativityHumorMediaWritingLeaps and bounds separate that which is ironic and that which many people simply say is ironic. Christopher Warner wants to set the record straight: Something is ironic if and only if it is the exact opposite of what you would expect.
What is verbal irony? - Christopher Warner
AdultsCreativityHumorLanguageAt face value, the lines between verbal irony, sarcasm, and compliments can be blurry. After all, the phrase 'That looks nice' could be all three depending on the circumstances. In the final of a three part series on irony, Christopher Warner gets into the irony you may use most often and most casually: verbal irony.
Here's why people are afraid of clowns
AdultsMental HealthPsychologyHumorCultureEntertainmentLots of people are creeped out at the site of clown, whether it's at the circus or creeping around in the woods at night. Movies like Stephen King's "It" and the new season of "American Horror Story" featuring some terrifying clowns that take prey on the fears of the viewer.
The Clowns Helping Refugee Children To Laugh Through Play | Amazing Humans
AdultsCreativityHumorSocietyMental HealthCultureCharityAsh and his team of clowns, musicians and dancers are 'play specialists' who work with children in refugee camps across Europe. The aim is to allow the kids "to feel good, feel daft, and feel playful".
It's not you. Claw machines are rigged.
AdultsBusinessTechnologyFunHumorIf you have played a claw machine you probably haven't won many prizes and maybe even thought they are rigged. Find out what really happened to your allowance.
Beach Stereotypes | Dude Perfect
AdultsHumanSocietyHumorInternet CultureBeach Stereotypes. Love 'em or hate 'em, we all know 'em.
Being A Jerk May Not Be Your Fault
AdultsPsychologySocietyHumorLaughter may be contagious, but did you know rudeness is too? Is there a way to stop bad attitudes from spreading?
Why cartoon characters wear gloves
AdultsArtCreativityFilmHumorAnimators had a few tricks up their slee...err gloves.
Football vs Face 1000x Slower - The Slow Mo Guys
AdultsFilmSportsTechnologyHumorEntertainmentIt's been a harmonious 2000 days since a football was last beaned into the side of Dan's head. Sadly, in the last video he lost the Candle challenge. New football. Same Head. 1000x slower.
Danny MacAskill's Wee Day Out
AdultsMusicSportsFilmHumorAdventureWant to see what Danny MacAskill does on his day off? "Wee Day Out" explores the rural landscape around Edinburgh in a film that sets out to capture the simple fun of a ride in the country with moments of incredible riding and a touch of humor.
Benedict Cumberbatch Does a Magic Trick | Vanity Fair
AdultsCreativityHealthHumorEntertainmentWater can be cool, but Benedict Cumberbatch makes it cooler.
Las Vegas Magician Mac King Shows Us A Trick
AdultsCreativityLeadershipEntertainmentHumorVegas prestidigitator Mac King, whose timing and precise slight of hand come together to elevate this classic gag.
Kids On: Escaping The Friend Zone
AdultsPsychologyRelationshipsSocietyHumorIn this episode of Kids On, the kids give advice on how to avoid/escape the dreaded friend zone.
The Illusion of Truth
AdultsPhilosophyPsychologyHumorIf you repeat something enough times, it comes to feel good and true.
Why do cats act so weird?
AdultsAddictionPetsAnimalsHumorThey're cute, they're lovable, and judging by the 26 billion views on over 2 million YouTube videos of them, one thing is certain: cats are very entertaining. But their strange feline behaviors, both amusing and baffling, leave many of us asking: Why do cats do that?