Humor

Tina Fey Is Hot, But ...
We can't stop reading Bossypants—but the rarity of female comedians raises questions about humor, sexuality, and how much men really want a funny woman.

Danger Ahead: Crossing the Humor Divide
What's sexy in a sense of humor?
Humor's Sexual Side
A woman who deploys a male sense of humor—one that's aggressive or competitive—is a turnoff to men.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201104/the-tina-fey-effect-funny-women-get-their-due/is-your-sense-humor-sexy

The Last Laugh in a Relationship
Joking can bring couples together—or pull them apart
Crack Me Up
Humor in relationships is touchy: Laughter can bring you closer, or it can pack a cruel punch. How to avoid the pitfalls and use humor to strengthen your bond.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201104/the-tina-fey-effect-funny-women-get-their-due/crack-me

Why We Love 30 Rock
The eternal charm of out-of-touch bosses
Americans Hate Their Work Lives
Popular TV fare could make us worry about our mental health

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201104/the-tina-fey-effect-funny-women-get-their-due/why-we-love-30-rock

A Unique Social Tool
A guy walks into a bar ...
The Science of Laughter
Far from mere reactions to jokes, hoots and hollers are serious business:

They're innate -- and important -- social tools.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201104/the-tina-fey-effect-funny-women-get-their-due/the-science-laughter

Supreme Justice?
A case where women are funnier than men
Elena Kagan Proves Women Are Funnier Than Men
Maybe she should have asked Sen. Graham where he was on Purim.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201104/the-tina-fey-effect-funny-women-get-their-due/the-supreme-court-women-are-funnier

A Comic Pauses
When Tina Fey isn't kidding
Tina Fey's Dilemma
Why the comedian needs a good talking to.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201104/the-tina-fey-effect-funny-women-get-their-due/the-busy-moms-dilemma

Bonding Over Bellylaughs
What draws friends together is no laughing matter
Talking to Judy Gruen: About Friendship & Laughter
Jokes between best friends come effortlessly

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201104/the-tina-fey-effect-funny-women-get-their-due/bonding-over-bellylaughs

The One Bawdy Quip Females Find Funny
What women like!
Sex Jokes Told By Women
Women tell one particular kind of sexual joke to other women.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201104/the-tina-fey-effect-funny-women-get-their-due/sex-jokes-women-women

Wisecrackers on the Front Lines
Seven well-known wits explore the elements of their craft
What happens when you hold a mirror up to seven comedians?

PT sat down with some well-known wits to explore the droll—and the weighty—elements of their craft.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201104/the-tina-fey-effect-funny-women-get-their-due/wisecrackers-the-front-lines

If Women Ruled the World
History would be a lot more fun
Run By Women, The World Would Be Better and More Fun
History would have been better had women been the dominant sex.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201104/the-tina-fey-effect-funny-women-get-their-due/if-ladies-ruled-the-world

Lubricate with Laughter
There's integrity in humor because true laughter can't be forced

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201104/the-tina-fey-effect-funny-women-get-their-due/lubricate-laughter

Field Guide: Sarcastic Masters
They're smart, they're funny, and they know it.

But is cracking jokes that put other people down truly wise?

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201104/the-tina-fey-effect-funny-women-get-their-due/field-guide-sarcastic-masters

Tina Fey Knows What Stinks
Tina Fey on the Internet
I couldn’t have said it better myself

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201104/the-tina-fey-effect-funny-women-get-their-due/tina-fey-the-internet