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Chattoo, The Laughter Effect V. Comedy Highlights and Strategies (part 2)

Posted on August 17, 2017 by nwilson

In May (2017), Caty Borum Chattoo, co-director of the Center for Media and Social Impact at American University and a comedy fan, released “The Laughter E...

Humor Theories/Stand-Up Comedy/Theories About Funny

Chattoo, The Laughter Effect V. Comedy Highlights and Strategies (part 1)

Posted on August 16, 2017 by nwilson

In May (2017), Caty Borum Chattoo, co-director of the Center for Media and Social Impact at American University and a comedy fan, released “The Laughter E...

Humor Theories/Stand-Up Comedy/Theories About Funny

Chattoo, The Laughter Effect III. D. 3. Comedy Formats: Stand-Up Impacts

Posted on August 15, 2017 by nwilson

In May (2017), Caty Borum Chattoo, co-director of the Center for Media and Social Impact at American University and a comedy fan, released “The Laughter E...

Humor Theories/Stand-Up Comedy/Theories About Funny

Chattoo, The Laughter Effect III. A. 3. Comedy Formats: Satirical News Cautions

Posted on August 12, 2017 by nwilson

Still talking about Caty Borum Chattoo, co-director of the Center for Media and Social Impact at American University and a comedy fan’s, May (2017) releas...

Humor Theories/Stand-Up Comedy/Theories About Funny

Chattoo, The Laughter Effect III. A. 2. Comedy Formats: Satirical News Impacts

Posted on August 11, 2017 by nwilson

In May (2017), Caty Borum Chattoo, co-director of the Center for Media and Social Impact at American University and a comedy fan, released “The Laughter E...

Humor Theories/Stand-Up Comedy/Theories About Funny

Chattoo, The Laughter Effect III. A. 1. Comedy Formats: Satirical News Definitions and Types

Posted on August 10, 2017 by nwilson

In May (2017), Caty Borum Chattoo, co-director of the Center for Media and Social Impact at American University and a comedy fan, released “The Laughter E...

Humor Theories/Stand-Up Comedy/Theories About Funny

Chattoo, The Laughter Effect II. C. How Comedy Works: Social Barriers and Sharing

Posted on August 9, 2017 by nwilson

In May (2017), Caty Borum Chattoo, co-director of the Center for Media and Social Impact at American University and a comedy fan, released “The Laughter E...

Humor Theories/Stand-Up Comedy/Theories About Funny

Chattoo, The Laughter Effect II. B. How Comedy Works: Creating Feelings and Breaking Down Complexity

Posted on August 8, 2017 by nwilson

In May (2017), Caty Borum Chattoo, co-director of the Center for Media and Social Impact at American University and a comedy fan, released “The Laughter E...

Humor Theories/Stand-Up Comedy/Theories About Funny

Chattoo, The Laughter Effect II. A. How Comedy Works, Influence Begins and Attracting Attention

Posted on August 7, 2017 by nwilson

In May (2017), Caty Borum Chattoo, co-director of the Center for Media and Social Impact at American University and a comedy fan, released “The Laughter E...

Humor Theories/Stand-Up Comedy/Theories About Funny

Chattoo, The Laughter Effect I. B. The Why and Potential of Comedy

Posted on August 6, 2017 by nwilson

In May (2017), Caty Borum Chattoo, co-director of the Center for Media and Social Impact at American University and a comedy fan, released “The Laughter E...

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