'Funniest joke in the world' is crowned – and its author can't wait to tell her mum Lorna Rose Treen's joke about an unfaithful zookeeper was named the funniest gag at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

A one-liner joke about a sailing ship has been named the funniest at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Comedian Mark Simmons, who got into comedy more than a decade ago after his friend ...

It all began in 1998. World Laughter Day is celebrated worldwide on first Sunday of May. A study revealed the most hilarious gag. Dr. Kataria stresses that you don’t necessarily need jokes to be ...

Let’s get one thing straight: everyone loves a good laugh. But what tickles your funny bone in Mumbai might get you blank stares in Munich. As we celebrate International Joke Day (aka the only day ...

Next September, the contributor of the funniest joke will be crowned Laugh Lab's comic king or queen. Dr Wiseman said the research has a serious scientific objective.

Comedian Mark Simmons has two jokes in the top 10 - including the one named the funniest of the year. walesonline Load mobile navigation. ... 10 best jokes at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 ranked.

Heard the one about the world's funniest joke? Scientists who have spent the last four months sifting through 10,000 gags will soon know the side-splitting punchline ...

Professor Richard Wiseman carried out an internet experiment five years ago to find the world's best gag. A joke about two US hunters who go into the woods topped the poll after more than 100,000 ...

The finding said that 'Czech humor is legendarily dry, operating through deadpan delivery and subtle verbal jab.' ...