Laughter is a bit of an enigma. I make people laugh, but I hardly know why. Why does laughter and humor so often derive itself from the suffering of others? Why is it that some things are funny, while others are not? Is laughter truly the secret of easy social interaction? These are all questions I hope to answer through this search of literature, film, workshops, and wherever else I can dig up some information. Follow the links below to see my findings on the nature of "funny" through the winding and whimsical paths I follow! Discovering the origin and future of an entire genre of entertainment? Challenge accepted.