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Dec
A sense of humor Originally uploaded by tanakawho It’s easy to identify basic elements commonly found in humor. Often something that stands out as funny includes some element of surprise – something that isn’t expected: Timing. Extreme exaggeration. Pretzel logic. Incongruity. But that doesn’t explain why the humorous has such a positive impact on us. [...]
18
Nov
There is a great scene from The Stuntman, one of my favorite films, where Steve Railsback and Barbara Hershey have made a pact to escape and she is to hide in the trunk of a car he is to drive away. Morning comes and Steve is starting to open the trunk to check, when another [...]
25
May
I may not agree with the extremes he takes- it over simplifies things and suggests universals – however, overall it was informative of how our culture can influence brain development. And funny funny
03
Apr
Psychologist (to Client): You’r Lucky Ms. W. – most shoplifters aren’t rich enough to be kleptomaniacs. – Hector Breeze, Private Eye