Over the holidays my family and I took a long road trip. To help make this long trip more enjoyable, we decided to listen to stand-up comedy. We heard sets by Patton Oswald, Pete Holmes, and Dave ...

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Chinese proverb of the day explains how truth is often hidden inside jokes and light comments. This proverb explores humor, ...

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A freshman details how dark humor, when done carelessly, can create more lasting harm than good for victims of tragedy.