Handy Dandy with humor, heart at Festival Theatre

This May, Festival Theatre presents Handy Dandy, a witty, deeply humane comedy by acclaimed playwright William Gibson (The Miracle Worker, Two for the Seesaw). The play runs May 17–25 in the Franklin Square Black Box in St. Croix Falls, Wis. At the center …

23rd Annual Eugene Marathon sees humor, emotion, grit (PHOTOS)

The line between humor and harm

   “Saturday Night Live” is an American late-night sketch comedy series featuring a celebrity host and musical guest. The program has been successful since its debut in 1975 and has featured some of the biggest names in Hollywood.          Despite its …

Clancy DuBos: Bubba Henry, Louisiana's Lincoln, lived and served with joy and humor

Much has been written — deservedly so — about Bubby Henry’s transformative impact on the arc of Louisiana politics and government during his tenure as House speaker, chair of the 1973 constitutional convention, lobbyist and statesman. Not enough has been …

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Address Divorce Rumors with Humor and Strength

Amidst growing speculation surrounding their relationship, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have made it clear that the rumors about their divorce are far from the truth. The gossip started circulating after Lively attended a legal event solo, leading to …

Laughing through the fear: Comedians find power in humor

This story aired in the April 28, 2025 episode of Crosscurrents. It’s a scary time for many immigrants in this country right now. From legal residents being illegally deported to international students being arrested for speaking out. It may feel weird to …

Using humor in communication helps scientists connect, build trust

New UGA research highlights the benefits of using jokes in science Scientists aren’t comedians, but it turns out a joke or two can go a long way. That’s according to a new University of Georgia study that found when researchers use humor in their …

Not at home with apartment hunting (humor)

When I had to move apartments the first time, I screamed and cried and wrote yards of bad poetry. Now when I have to move, I handle it coolly and calmly, and seldom come out of it having written anything worse than a sonnet. Finding a new home isn’t very …

4 zodiac signs who often use humor to deflect emotional pain

Life is a rollercoaster ride full of ups and downs, and we all have our unique ways of dealing with the emotional bumps along the way. Some of us retreat into a shell, some face it head-on, and others use humor as a shield to deflect the pain. It’s …

The Blackest of Comedies, ‘Dead Outlaw’ Ignores No Opportunity for Deliciously Inappropriate Humor

“Your mama’s dead/Your daddy’s dead/Your brother’s dead/And so are you”: Who would have thought that one of the catchiest tunes introduced in a Broadway musical this season would feature this refrain? “Dead,” the rollicking number with two …