It’s funny how commercials work. Or rather, according to a new study, it’s funny how some ads succeed in making viewers …
Humor
Are Sitcoms Thriving Because the Economy Is So Troubled?
Stubbornly high unemployment. Foreclosures and frustrated underwater homeowners. Bank fees here, record-high student loan debt there. Financial volatility forecast for years to come. These are the stories dominating the news. No wonder TV viewers seem to be picking shows to zone out and enjoy a few laughs.
How Humor Sells Silly Daily Deals No One Needs
Everybody knows that sex sells. Groupon is showing the world that bizarre-but-carefully-inoffensive writing can do the same.
No Joke: Show a Pink Slip or Unemployment Check Stub, Get Free Admission to a Comedy Club
In tough times, people turn to activities that relieve stress—specifically laughing and having sex (not necessarily at the same time). Though you might think economic turmoil wouldn’t exactly put people neither in the mood for comedy nor otherwise “in the mood,” based on the successes of comedy clubs and TV comedy ratings we are …
The Nap: Another Great (and Free!) Recession Stress Reliever
A Times story cites a report that one in three people admit to napping on a typical day. “Admit.” As if napping is a bad thing.
