How Humor Actually Works: The Science Behind What Makes Us Laugh
Why does a joke about a duck walking into a pharmacy make you laugh, but the same setup with a chicken falls flat? In this episode, Alex Romano sits down with Robert Mankoff, former cartoon editor of The New Yorker, who spent decades figuring out the hidden mechanics behind what makes 50 million people chuckle every week. Turns out humor isn't just entertainment - it's one of the most sophisticated tools humans use to process complex ideas and connect with each other. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why The New Yorker rejects 98% of cartoon submissions (and what the 2% that make it have in common) •…
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