The Funny Thing About That

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You're probably funnier than you think
Just not in the way you'd expect
 • Andrew Tarvin
I built something that changes how you think about humor
5 minutes. 8 competencies. A profile you haven't seen yet.
 • Andrew Tarvin
Why nobody listens (until someone else says it)
Smart ideas that get ignored happen in every meeting. Here's what's actually going on.
 • Andrew Tarvin
What 27 people taught me about humor (while I was on the couch)
The importance of iterating and what I learned about the Humor Intelligence Report.
 • Andrew Tarvin
My wife is about to see if I've been wasting my time
Plus we have an event today!
 • Andrew Tarvin
The survey results are in... and one of you is wild [+ Event Next Week!]
One person tried new material at a funeral open mic. Another only tells jokes to their dog. Here's what hundreds of you taught me about humor...
 • Andrew Tarvin
What Are You Excited About?
Hit reply and let me know, I want to join in your excitement.
 • Andrew Tarvin
I want to listen more this year (you can help)
A short survey to help shape what comes next (and a small thank-you)
 • Andrew Tarvin
3 Graceful Ways to Exit a Conversation
The Introvert’s Holiday Survival Guide: How to Bow Out of a Chat with a Smile
 • Andrew Tarvin
The Funny Thing About That
The Funny Thing About That
Weekly insights on humor as a professional skill. Research, strategies, and stories from a Humor Engineer with 16M+ TEDx views.
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