From Obama to street protests, humour is being used to make some very serious points.
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Have you heard the one about the Victorian sense of humour?
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In this episode of the podcast, we take in the history of Victorian humour, why kids find poo so hilarious and whether academics should try and be funny.
The serious science of toilet humour.
Irony can provide new theoretical insights. Social scientists should embrace it.
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Professor in Professional Education and Leadership, School of Social Sciences, University of Stirling., University of Stirling
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Senior Clinical Lecturer in Child Psychiatry, University of Aberdeen
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PhD Candidate, University of Leeds; Independent Social Research Foundation
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Senior Lecturer in History, Edge Hill University
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Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Bath
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Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology & Psychopathology, University of Leeds