Published in Current Biology · View the paper (DOI)
New evidence suggests that laugh tracks increase the perceived funniness of corny 'dad jokes'. The study found that spontaneous laughter has a greater effect on humor ratings than posed laughter, and this effect holds true for both neurotypical and autistic individuals.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Laugh tracks make 'dad jokes' funnier Cell Press · Jul 22, 2019 · first to report
- Canned laughter works, finds UCL-led study of 'dad jokes' University College London · Jul 22, 2019