Humor

Marooned Lampoons: The Abandoned Art of College Humor Magazines

Many old universities have long-running humor magazines that, while once extremely popular, are failing to keep up with the culture.…

April 18, 2024

Against a dark purple background, a woman with short hair and glasses speaks into a microphone with her finger pointed up, with a #MeToo button pinned to her purple blazer.

Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Nanette’ Changed Comedy Post #MeToo

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Looking at Comedic Techniques and Comedy in Hannah Gadsby's "Nanette" Special Through the Post #MeToo Lens.…

December 7, 2023

In an article about humor and Gen Z, an illustration someone lasting at Twitter

Gen Z’s Humor Is a Product of an Uncertain Future

Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

Their absurdist comedy might seem like a bunch of randomnesses, but it's really a coping mechanism for a world in crisis — and it's funny to boot.…

September 22, 2021

The Brilliance That Is Caroline Ricke, YouTuber Turned TikToker

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Originally known for her impersonation of the ultra-wealthy in college admissions scandals, the creator has brought her satire and witty humor to TikTok, rising even further in popularity.…

October 8, 2020

The Podcasts Produced by the McElroy Family Are Worth Checking Out

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

Whether they're playing D&D or giving terrible (but funny!) advice, these five on-going series remind us how important sharing a laugh with our family members can be.…

July 28, 2020