Dec 7, 2012 (Talk of the Nation) — Why Even Tragedy Gets A Laugh -- When comedian Tig Notaro found out she had breast cancer, she incorporated the grim news into her stand-up routine--and got quite a few laughs from the audience. Notaro and neuroscientist Robert Provine discuss the origins of laughter, what separates the amusing from the truly funny, and why even tragedy sometimes gets a laugh.
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Dec 7, 2012 (Talk of the Nation) — Why Even Tragedy Gets A Laugh -- When comedian Tig Notaro found out she had breast cancer, she incorporated the grim news into her stand-up routine--and got quite a few laughs from the audience. Notaro and neuroscientist Robert Provine discuss the origins of laughter, what separates the amusing from the truly funny, and why even tragedy sometimes gets a laugh.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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