Laughter and Humour as Conversational Mind-Reading Displays

Laughter and humor are pervasive phenomena in conversa- tional interactions. This paper argues that they function as displays of mind-reading abilities in social interactions–as suggested by the Analogi- cal Peacock Hypothesis (APH). In this view, they are both social bonding signals and can elevate one’s social status. The relational combination of concepts in humor is addressed. However, it is in the inclusion of context and receiver knowledge, required by the APH view, that it contributes the most to existing theories. Taboo and offensive humor are addressed in terms of costly signaling, and implications for human computer inter- action and some possible routes to solutions are suggested.

Laughter in the Dark: ethical aspects of drama education

This chapter considers two questions. Firstly, in what ways might drama be an effective medium through which to explore difficult and sensitive issues that concern teenagers? And secondly, what ethical questions surround the use of drama to explore such issues? A practical workshop on teenage suicide is used as a platform for a discussion on the use and implications of different drama strategies and the role of humour as a critical lens and distancing device. The work of actual teenagers is used to illustrate the effectiveness of the techniques in both raising awareness and facilitating both critical and creative responses to the delicate issue explored in the workshop.

Poetry Chapbook: Red Light Laughter</em>

"Red Light Laughter" is a poetry chapbook containing 20 poems written and edited extensively by Marcus Lloyd Rummell. The poetry included ranges from as recent as April 2010 to as late as January 2009. The book also contains notes, for reference when necessary, and was professionally designed by Lindsey Voskowsky, who is currently employed at the Yale Center of Design.

Between tears and laughter.

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There's laughter in the air! Radio's top comedians and their best shows.

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Hood's own; or, Laughter from year to year. Being a further collection of his wit and humour,

The 1st series, prose, verse, and pictures from Hood's Comic annuals, was issued in monthly parts, 1838-39.

Laughter in heaven

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Selected writings of Elbert Hubbard; his mintage of wisdom, coined from a life of love, laughter and work,

The plates are mounted.

Lyrics of love and laughter.

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War and laughter,

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Hood's own: or, Laughter from year to year. Being former runnings of his comic vein, with an infusion of new blood for general circulation.

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Hood's own, or, laughter from year to year : being former runnings of his comic vein, with an infusion of new blood for general circulation /

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