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Laughter and learning

August 1, 2009 by Jurriaan Kamp

Jos Houben | August 2009 issue For the past few years, I've been traveling the globe with a show called "The Art Of Laughter," a mock lecture in which I analyze the basic principles of silent comedy. I try to make people laugh using my body rather than my words. At a certain … [Read more...] about Laughter and learning

“Laughter can set people free”

August 1, 2009 by Jurriaan Kamp

Marco Visscher | August 2009 issue Ron Jenkins Photograph: Franziska Blattner Does laughter have a socio-political impact? "For ages, comedy has been used as a liberating tool for people, especially in oppressive regimes, to confront, ridicule and criticize the … [Read more...] about “Laughter can set people free”

Ode's list of favorite funny movies

August 1, 2009 by Jurriaan Kamp

Editors | August 2009 issue Watching Marx Brothers movies helped Norman Cousins cope with a painful illness, a process he described in Anatomy of an Illness. Here are Ode’s recommendations if you’re feeling sick, tired, or just plain in need of a pick-me-up: Bridget Jones's … [Read more...] about Ode's list of favorite funny movies

A field guide to the different forms of laughter

August 1, 2009 by Jurriaan Kamp

Editors | August 2009 issue Image: istockphoto.com/JoanVicent Belly laugh: Involuntary and intoxicating paroxysm that bypasses the laughter centers of the brain to go directly to the funny bone, in the vicinity of the solar plexus. Cackle: Especially pronounced in cartoon … [Read more...] about A field guide to the different forms of laughter

Share your favorite funny videos

August 1, 2009 by Jurriaan Kamp

Ode Editors | August 2009 issue To share your favorite funny videos, join Ode’s YouTube group at http://www.youtube.com/group/OdeLaughter. Here’s a selection of footage that’s sure to raise a smile: … [Read more...] about Share your favorite funny videos

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