It's a Ziggy
Scientists 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