It's a Ziggy
Daniel RadoshScientists hoping "to learn why we think things are funny," are studying responses to New Yorker cartoons. Comments are open for your snide remarks.
Longtime readers will recall that I conducted my own survey of New Yorker cartoons a few years ago.
Comments
They got a grant for this? I'll tell you for free. Humor, all humor, is rooted in pain.
Now where's my Ph.D.?
Posted by: Michael | September 28, 2004 3:04 PM
Frighteningly, I was going to post the exact same link with a similar punchline.
Posted by: Matt | September 28, 2004 4:53 PM
I think you're both generally correct, but a lot of the better absurdist comedy is not rooted in pain (think Steven Wright, Emo Philips and Steve Martin).
I draw cartoons, and would love feedback about my site, ReOdorant.
Joe
Posted by: Joe | September 28, 2004 6:05 PM
I think there IS pain in Steven Wright's and Emo Philips's comedy as well. You could find it in Steve Martin's too, if you have the time to look.
Since I have limited vision, I have a hard time seeing other people's work, but if you like those guys, you're OK by me.
Some people say I do cartoons. I just say that I intend puns for a living.
Posted by: Sam | September 29, 2004 12:29 AM
I am sure the arrow going through Steve Martin's head must have hurt.
Posted by: tito | September 30, 2004 4:39 PM