Curious Cases - Chuckle, Snigger and LOL
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Why do we giggle, snort, and bust a gut laughing? Is it just humans being weird, does it serve some higher function or do other animals crack up too? And, okay, Dara is a comedian, but has he ever really made anyone laugh, like properly?
With help from Professor Greg Bryant and Professor Sophie Scott, they dive into the science of LOLs, exploring how laughter bonds us, eases stress, and even spices up flirting. They uncover the difference between genuine belly laughs and those polite chuckles that pepper everyday interactions.
Contributors:
Sophie Scott - Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL
Greg Bryant - Professor of Communication at UCLA
Betty La France - Professor or Communication, Northern Illinois University
Producer: Ilan Goodman
Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem
A BBC Studios Audio Production
Published on Friday, 30th May 2025.
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