The jokes that have made people laugh for thousands of years BBC Future
If the power rests with the audience, the comedian has a tricky task in pleasing them. Stand-up comedian Catherine Bohart knows this pressure well. "The psychology of an audience is really interesting because you seem fine, they are willing to trust you," she says. What is another name for LOL? LOL and beyond We can snicker and snort. We can cackle, cachinnate, and crack up. We can even guffaw. There are many words to express laughter—and these are just in English. In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing. When we carve out some leisure time , we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well. In marketing, this c...