I think the older I get, the more confused I am by what's supposed to be humorous. This is particularly true regarding humor in kids' shows and current trends like viral memes and gifs meant to be...
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Remember as a kid touching someone on the shoulder trying to physically shock them? It didn't take long to learn it's only enjoyable for the shocker. So what does that mean about shock humor and its...
Many adults nowadays seem to enjoy dark humor, as proven by its rise in popularity over the years. But it's surprising to me how dark humor has trickled down into mainstream kids entertainment. Am I...
Eeyore from Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne (available on Amazon) is likely borderline depressive and certainly a clear example of a dry personality. Yet Eeyore happens to be the favorite Pooh...
From K is for Knifeball to Pat the Zombie (both available on Amazon), dark humor has invaded classic children's literature, but does that mean it's for kids then? And what about crude and cruel...
It's well-established how humor plays a significant role in child development, and learning in general. But before all that, families have used humor to entertain, to instruct, to discipline, to show...