No laughing matter: Normal and abnormal humour collide as we reflect on The Joker
2019’s Joker was about a failed comedian, Arthur Fleck. He tells people he has a laughing disorder, most likely based on what is known as pseudobulbar affect.
2019’s Joker was about a failed comedian, Arthur Fleck. He tells people he has a laughing disorder, most likely based on what is known as pseudobulbar affect.
We all know that charm can bear fruit. But what is this intangible gift? Is it the way you smile, or the words that utter? Is it about being complimentary and kind?
What can we do but laugh? This week’s tale is sure to get you smiling, and as Woody Allen once said “sex is the most fun you can have without laughing”.